Maria Meneghini Callas

American-Greek operatic soprano (1923–1977)
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Maria Meneghini Callas
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Maria Meneghini Callas was born on December 2, 1923, in New York City [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. She pursued her education at the Athens Conservatoire and George Washington Educational Campus . Her professional life centered on the field of singing, where she worked as an opera singer and actor [11][13].

She was married to Giovanni Battista Meneghini from 1949 to 1959 [14]. Later in her career, she served as an employer at the Juilliard School . Her contributions to the arts were recognized with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the title of Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic [15][16].

Maria Meneghini Callas died on September 16, 1977, in Paris [17][1][2][12][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Her remains were buried at the Aegean Sea [17].

Maria Meneghini Callas

Summary

Maria Meneghini Callas is a human[1]. She was born in New York City[2]. She was born on December 2, 1923[3]. She passed away in Paris[4]. She died on September 16, 1977[5]. She worked as an opera singer[6] and actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,497 views/month, #4,175 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Maria Meneghini Callas…
  • Maria Meneghini Callas passed away in Paris[4].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas was born on December 2, 1923[3].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas died on September 16, 1977[5].
  • Burial took place at Aegean Sea[9].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas was married to Giovanni Battista Meneghini[10].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas held citizenship in Greece[11].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[13].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas's professions included opera singer[6].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas worked as an actor[7].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas's field of work was singing[14].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas was employed by Juilliard School[15].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas's education included a stint at Athens Conservatoire[16].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas was educated at George Washington Educational Campus[17].
  • A notable student of Maria Meneghini Callas was Barbara Hendricks[18].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas was a member of Panhellenic Musician Union[22].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas is recorded as female[23].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas's genre is opera[25].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas's record label is recorded as EMI[26].
  • Maria Meneghini Callas's record label is recorded as EMI Classics[27].

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Origins and Family

Maria Meneghini Callas was born in New York City[2]. She was born on December 2, 1923[3]. She is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[13].

Education

Educated at Athens Conservatoire[16], a conservatory[28], in Greece[29], founded in 1871[30] and George Washington Educational Campus[17], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1919[33]. Studied under Elvira de Hidalgo[34], an opera singer[35], 1891–1980[36], of Spain[37], specialised in singing[38] and Louise Caselotti[39], an opera singer[40], 1910–1999[41], of United States[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include opera singer[6] and actor[7]. Maria Meneghini Callas's field of work was singing[14]. Among her employers was Juilliard School[15]. A notable student of her was Barbara Hendricks[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], a lifetime achievement award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1962[45]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], a commemorative plaque[46], in United States[47]; and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], a grade of an order[48], in Italy[49].

Personal Life

Maria Meneghini Callas was married to Giovanni Battista Meneghini[10].

Death and Burial

Maria Meneghini Callas died on September 16, 1977[5]. She died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[50]. Burial took place at Aegean Sea[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Maria Meneghini Callas include Maria Callas Museum[51], a biographical museum[52], in Greece[53]; 29834 Mariacallas[54], an asteroid[55]; and Callas[56], an impact crater[57].

Why It Matters

Maria Meneghini Callas ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,497 views/month, #4,175 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] She is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for her include Maria Callas Museum[51], a biographical museum[52], in Greece[53]; 29834 Mariacallas[54], an asteroid[55]; and Callas[56], an impact crater[57].

FAQs

Where was Maria Meneghini Callas born?

Maria Meneghini Callas's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Maria Meneghini Callas die?

Maria Meneghini Callas passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Maria Meneghini Callas married to?

Maria Meneghini Callas's spouses include Giovanni Battista Meneghini[10].

What did Maria Meneghini Callas do for work?

Maria Meneghini Callas worked as opera singer[6] and actor[7].

Where did Maria Meneghini Callas go to school?

Maria Meneghini Callas was educated at Athens Conservatoire[16] and George Washington Educational Campus[17].

What awards did Maria Meneghini Callas receive?

Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21].

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  24. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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