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Florence Mills
Born
Florence Winfrey

(1896-01-25)January 25, 1896
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 1927(1927-11-01) (aged 31)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Other namesFlorence Mills
Occupation(s)Singer, dancer, entertainer
Years active1901–1927
SpouseUlysses "Slow Kid" Thompson (m. 1921–27)

Florence Mills (born Florence Winfrey; January 25, 1896 – November 1, 1927),[1] billed as the "Queen of Happiness", was an American cabaret singer, dancer, and comedian.

  1. ^ Newman, Richard (1994). "Mills, Florence (1896–1927)". Black Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. pp. 798–799. ISBN 0-253-32774-1.

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