Washington White
American singer-songwriter
1909 — 1977
Quick Facts
Profession
American singer-songwriter
Born
November 12, 1909
Died
1977 (age ~68)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
singer, pianist, songwriter
United StatesBorn in HoustonDied in Memphis
1909
Born in Houston (1909-11-12)
1977
Died in Memphis
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Washington White?+
Washington White is American singer-songwriter. Born in 1909.
What does the name Washington mean?+
The name Washington means "Washington, Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). Etymology: Washington (the town in Tyne and Wear, northeast England): probably from the - place name *Hwæssa}}, from nocat=1. It was attested in 1096 as Wasindone. Hwæssa is of uncertain origin, said to possibly correspond to t=hunt + t=victory, or possibly related to t=wheat. There are other theories; more on Wikipedia. The surname derives from the town, and most places in the United States are named for George Washington.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Washington White born?+
Washington White was born on November 12, 1909.
When did Washington White die?+
Washington White died in 1977, at approximately 68 years of age.
Name Meaning
Washington, Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). Etymology: Washington (the town in Tyne and Wear, northeast England): probably from the - place name *Hwæssa}}, from nocat=1. It was attested in 1096 as Wasindone. Hwæssa is of uncertain origin, said to possibly correspond to t=hunt + t=victory, or possibly related to t=wheat. There are other theories; more on Wikipedia. The surname derives from the town, and most places in the United States are named for George Washington.
The name Washington is of Spanish origin, meaning "Washington, Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). Etymology: Washington (the town in Tyne and Wear, northeast England): probably from the - place name *Hwæssa}}, from nocat=1. It was attested in 1096 as Wasindone. Hwæssa is of uncertain origin, said to possibly correspond to t=hunt + t=victory, or possibly related to t=wheat. There are other theories; more on Wikipedia. The surname derives from the town, and most places in the United States are named for George Washington.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Washington — November 12, 1909
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
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