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Vol. 86 July 18, 2026 No. 19

Hugh Reinagle

d. 1820

musician (child prodigy)

Biography

Hugh Reinagle was the son of Reinagle, the Philadelphia theatre director connected to Taws's piano business. He became noted very early in life for his musical precocity, marking him as a promising musical talent. His career was cut short when he died suddenly of yellow fever in New Orleans during 1820.

Highlights

  • Noted very early for musical precocity, as son of Reinagle.
  • Died suddenly of yellow fever in New Orleans in 1820.

Source

Daniel Spillane, History of the American Pianoforte (1890), p. 99.

Public domain.

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