Thelonious Monk
| Born | October 10, 1917 |
| Hometown | Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States |
| Height | 6'3" (1.91m) |
| Spouse | Nellie Monk |
| Children | T. S. Monk |
| Parents | Thelonious Monk, Barbara Monk |
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