Mary Shaw

British opera singer (1814–1876)
Person human Q3291051
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Summary

Mary Shaw is a human[1]. Born in Kent[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1814[3]. She passed away in South Benfleet[4]. She died on September 9, 1876[5]. She worked as an opera singer[6]. She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kent[2].
  • Mary Shaw died in South Benfleet[4].
  • Mary Shaw was born on January 1, 1814[3].
  • Mary Shaw died on September 9, 1876[5].
  • Mary Shaw held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Mary Shaw worked as an opera singer[6].
  • Mary Shaw was educated at Royal Academy of Music[9].
  • Mary Shaw is recorded as female[10].
  • Mary Shaw's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Mary Shaw's Commons category is recorded as Mary Shaw (singer)[12].
  • Mary Shaw's voice type is recorded as contralto[13].
  • Mary Shaw's family name is recorded as Shaw[14].
  • Mary Shaw's given name is recorded as Mary[15].
  • Mary Shaw's instrument is recorded as voice[16].
  • Mary Shaw's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Mary Shaw's described by source is recorded as Victorian Vocalists[18].
  • Mary Shaw's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Mary Postans'}[19].
  • Mary Shaw's different from is recorded as Mary Shaw[20].
  • Mary Shaw's sibling is recorded as Thomas Postans[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Mary Shaw's place of birth was Kent[2]. She was born on January 1, 1814[3].

Education

Mary Shaw's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Music[9].

Career and Affiliations

Mary Shaw worked as an opera singer[6].

Death and Burial

Mary Shaw died on September 9, 1876[5]. She passed away in South Benfleet[4].

Why It Matters

Mary Shaw is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Mary Shaw born?

Born in Kent[2].

Where did Mary Shaw die?

Mary Shaw passed away in South Benfleet[4].

What did Mary Shaw do for work?

Mary Shaw worked as opera singer[6].

Where did Mary Shaw go to school?

Mary Shaw was educated at Royal Academy of Music[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from → Mary Shaw
    Place of birth → Kent
    Occupation → —
    Educated at → Royal Academy of Music
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