Nellie Melba
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Nellie Melba
Summary
Nellie Melba is a human[1]. She was born in Melbourne[2]. She was born on May 19, 1861[3]. She passed away in Sydney[4]. She died on February 23, 1931[5]. She worked as an opera singer[6] and autobiographer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,602 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Nellie Melba's place of birth was Melbourne[2].
- Nellie Melba's place of birth was Richmond[9].
- Nellie Melba died in Sydney[4].
- Nellie Melba was born on May 19, 1861[3].
- Nellie Melba died on February 23, 1931[5].
- Nellie Melba died on January 1, 1931[10].
- Burial took place at Lilydale Lawn Cemetery[11].
- Nellie Melba's father was David Mitchell[12].
- Nellie Melba's mother was Isabella Ann Dow[13].
- Nellie Melba was married to Charles Nesbitt Frederick Armstrong[14].
- A child of Nellie Melba was George Nesbitt Armstrong[15].
- Nellie Melba held citizenship in Australia[16].
- Nellie Melba's professions included opera singer[6].
- Nellie Melba's professions included autobiographer[7].
- Nellie Melba's education included a stint at Presbyterian Ladies' College[17].
- Nellie Melba was educated at Westonbirt School[18].
- Nellie Melba received the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19].
- Nellie Melba received the Victorian Honour Roll of Women[20].
- Nellie Melba received the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[21].
- Nellie Melba is recorded as female[22].
- Nellie Melba's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Nellie Melba's genre is opera[24].
- Nellie Melba's Commons category is recorded as Nellie Melba[25].
- Nellie Melba's voice type is recorded as light soprano[26].
- The cause of death was sepsis[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: AU[29]
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Began / founded: 1861-05-19[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1931-02-23[31]
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Genre(s): classical[32]
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Community tags: australian soprano, classical, soprano[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 5fa44ade-11f6-4c97-b6ff-e4881412a3f2[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Melbourne[2], a city[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1835[37] and Richmond[9]. Nellie Melba was born on May 19, 1861[3]. Her father was David Mitchell[12]. Her mother was Isabella Ann Dow[13].
Education
Educated at Presbyterian Ladies' College[17], a women's college[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1875[40] and Westonbirt School[18], a school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1928[43]. Nellie Melba studied under Mathilde Marchesi[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include opera singer[6] and autobiographer[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Victorian Honour Roll of Women[20], an award[47], in Australia[48], founded in 2001[49]; and King's Medal of Merit in Gold[21], a class of award[50], in Norway[51].
Personal Life
Among Nellie Melba's spouses was Charles Nesbitt Frederick Armstrong[14]. A child of her was George Nesbitt Armstrong[15].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 23, 1931[5] and January 1, 1931[10]. Nellie Melba died in Sydney[4]. The cause of death was sepsis[27]. She is buried at Lilydale Lawn Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Nellie Melba include Peach Melba[52], founded in 1893[53]; Melba toast[54], founded in 1897[55], written by Auguste Escoffier[56]; Melba apple[57], an apple cultivar[58], founded in 1898[59]; and Melba Peninsula[60], a peninsula[61].
Why It Matters
Nellie Melba ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,602 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for her include Peach Melba[52], founded in 1893[53]; Melba toast[54], founded in 1897[55], written by Auguste Escoffier[56]; Melba apple[57], an apple cultivar[58], founded in 1898[59]; and Melba Peninsula[60], a peninsula[61].
FAQs
Where was Nellie Melba born?
Nellie Melba's place of birth was Melbourne[2].
Where did Nellie Melba die?
Nellie Melba passed away in Sydney[4].
Who were Nellie Melba's parents?
Nellie Melba's father was David Mitchell[12]. Nellie Melba's mother was Isabella Ann Dow[13].
Who was Nellie Melba married to?
Nellie Melba's spouses include Charles Nesbitt Frederick Armstrong[14].
What did Nellie Melba do for work?
Nellie Melba worked as opera singer[6] and autobiographer[7].
Where did Nellie Melba go to school?
Nellie Melba was educated at Presbyterian Ladies' College[17] and Westonbirt School[18].
What awards did Nellie Melba receive?
Honors received include Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19], Victorian Honour Roll of Women[20], and King's Medal of Merit in Gold[21].