Amália Rodrigues
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Summary
Amália Rodrigues was born on July 23, 1920[1], in Freguesia da Pena[2]. She died on October 6, 1999[3], in Lisbon[4]. She worked as an actor[5], singer[6], musician[7], recording artist[8], and fado singer[9].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lisbon[10]
- Place of burial: Church of Santa Engrácia[11]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[12]
- Field of work: fado[13]
- Award received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[14], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[15], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[16], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[17], Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[19], Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[20], Knight of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[21], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Record label: Continental Records[24]
- Discography: Amália Rodrigues discography[25]
- Voice type: mezzo-soprano[26]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[27]
- Family name: Rodrigues[28]
- Given name: Amália[29]
- Pseudonym: a Rainha do Fado[30], a voz de Portugal[31]
- Official website: http://amaliarodrigues.pt/[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Filmography: Amália Rodrigues filmography[34]
- Instrument: voice[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[36], Spanish[37], French[38], English[39]
- Topic has template: Template:Amália Rodrigues[40]
- Nickname: Rainha do Fado[41]
- Birth name: Amália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues[42]
- Name in native language: Amália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues[43]
Why It Matters
Amália Rodrigues has been cited as an influence by Linda de Suza[44], a singer[45], 1948–2022[46], of Portugal[47], awarded the Knight of the Order of Prince Henry[48].
FAQs
Where was Amália Rodrigues born?
Amália Rodrigues was born in Freguesia da Pena[2].
Where did Amália Rodrigues die?
Amália Rodrigues died in Lisbon[4].
What did Amália Rodrigues do for work?
Amália Rodrigues worked as an actor[5], singer[6], musician[7], recording artist[8], and fado singer[9].
What awards did Amália Rodrigues receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[14], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[15], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[16], and Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[17].
Who did Amália Rodrigues influence?
Amália Rodrigues has been cited as an influence by Linda de Suza[44].