when did robert johnson die

Robert Johnson died on August 16, 1938, near Greenwood, Mississippi, at the age of 27. The exact cause of his death remains uncertain, but it is believed he may have died from poisoning, with congenital syphilis possibly being a contributing factor. His death has been shrouded in legend, including stories of a poisoned bottle given to him by a jealous husband, but no formal autopsy was performed, and the official death certificate lists only the date and location of death without a specific cause.