Which of the following was NOT a direct contemporary of Wagner?
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Jackie Robinson
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**Jackie Robinson** was not a direct contemporary of Wagner because they lived in different eras. Wagner was a German composer who lived in the 19th century, while Jackie Robinson was an American baseball player who lived in the 20th century. Robinson's career in Major League Baseball began in 1947, making him the first African-American to play in the league, whereas Wagner died in 1883.
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