Blind Tom Wiggins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Musical genius: pianist and composer, blind, former slave
Date of Birth: 25-May-1849
Place of Birth: Harris County, Georgia, United States
Date of Death: 14-Jun-1908
Profession: composer, pianist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Blind Tom Wiggins
- Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins (May 25, 1849 – June 14, 1908) was an African American musical prodigy on the piano.
- He had numerous original compositions published and had a lengthy and largely successful performing career throughout the United States.
- During the 19th century, he was one of the best-known American performing pianists.
- Although he lived and died before autism was described, he is now regarded as an autistic savant.
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