Florence Foster Jenkins

American soprano, renowned for her lack of musical skill and singing ability (1868–1944)
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Florence Foster Jenkins

Summary

Florence Foster Jenkins is a human[1]. Born in Wilkes-Barre[2], she… she was born on July 19, 1868[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on November 26, 1944[5]. She worked as a musician[6], opera singer[7], pianist[8], socialite[9], and songwriter[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Florence Foster Jenkins was born in Wilkes-Barre[2].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins died in New York City[4].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins was born on July 19, 1868[3].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins died on November 26, 1944[5].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins is buried at Hollenback Cemetery[12].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's father was Charles Dorrance Foster[13].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's professions included musician[6].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins worked as an opera singer[7].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins worked as a pianist[8].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's professions included socialite[9].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's professions included songwriter[10].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's field of work was music[15].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins was educated at Moravian University[16].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins is recorded as female[17].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's genre is outsider music[19].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's record label is recorded as RCA Victor[20].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's Commons category is recorded as Florence Foster Jenkins[21].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's voice type is recorded as soprano[22].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's family name is recorded as Foster[25].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's family name is recorded as Jenkins[26].
  • Florence Foster Jenkins's given name is recorded as Florence[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Florence Foster Jenkins's place of birth was Wilkes-Barre[2]. She was born on July 19, 1868[3]. Her father was Charles Dorrance Foster[13].

Education

Florence Foster Jenkins was educated at Moravian University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], opera singer[7], pianist[8], socialite[9], and songwriter[10]. Florence Foster Jenkins's field of work was music[15].

Death and Burial

Florence Foster Jenkins died on November 26, 1944[5]. She passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. Burial took place at Hollenback Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Florence Foster Jenkins has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Florence Foster Jenkins born?

Florence Foster Jenkins was born in Wilkes-Barre[2].

Where did Florence Foster Jenkins die?

Florence Foster Jenkins died in New York City[4].

Who were Florence Foster Jenkins's parents?

Florence Foster Jenkins's father was Charles Dorrance Foster[13].

What did Florence Foster Jenkins do for work?

Florence Foster Jenkins worked as musician[6], opera singer[7], pianist[8], socialite[9], and songwriter[10].

Where did Florence Foster Jenkins go to school?

Florence Foster Jenkins was educated at Moravian University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation musician, opera singer, pianist +2
    Svkkl authority id 0362591-Jenkins-Florence-Foster-18681944
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Wilkes-Barre
    Educated at Moravian University
    Work period start
    Aliases
    + 29 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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