Sissieretta Jones

American soprano singer
Person human Q6787518
Sissieretta Jones
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Sissieretta Jones

Summary

Sissieretta Jones is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Portsmouth[2]. She was born on January 5, 1868[3]. She passed away in Providence[4]. She died on June 24, 1933[5]. She worked as an opera singer[6] and stage actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sissieretta Jones's place of birth was Portsmouth[2].
  • Sissieretta Jones died in Providence[4].
  • Sissieretta Jones was born on January 5, 1868[3].
  • Sissieretta Jones died on June 24, 1933[5].
  • Sissieretta Jones is buried at Rhode Island[9].
  • Sissieretta Jones held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Sissieretta Jones is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
  • Sissieretta Jones worked as an opera singer[6].
  • Sissieretta Jones worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Sissieretta Jones received the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Women inductee[12].
  • Sissieretta Jones is recorded as female[13].
  • Sissieretta Jones's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Sissieretta Jones's genre is grand opera[15].
  • Sissieretta Jones's Commons category is recorded as Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones[16].
  • Sissieretta Jones's voice type is recorded as soprano[17].
  • Sissieretta Jones's family name is recorded as Joyner[18].
  • Sissieretta Jones's family name is recorded as Jones[19].
  • Sissieretta Jones's given name is recorded as Matilda[20].
  • Sissieretta Jones's given name is recorded as Sissieretta[21].
  • Sissieretta Jones studied under Flora Batson[22].
  • Sissieretta Jones's instrument is recorded as voice[23].
  • Sissieretta Jones's described by source is recorded as Women of Distinction: Remarkable in Works and Invincible in Character[24].
  • Sissieretta Jones's described by source is recorded as Notable Black American Women[25].
  • Sissieretta Jones's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[26].
  • Sissieretta Jones's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Matilda Sissieretta Joyner'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Sissieretta Jones was born in Portsmouth[2]. She was born on January 5, 1868[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].

Education

Sissieretta Jones studied under Flora Batson[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include opera singer[6] and stage actor[7].

Recognition

Sissieretta Jones received the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Women inductee[12].

Death and Burial

Sissieretta Jones died on June 24, 1933[5]. She died in Providence[4]. She is buried at Rhode Island[9].

Why It Matters

Sissieretta Jones ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Sissieretta Jones born?

Born in Portsmouth[2], Sissieretta Jones…

Where did Sissieretta Jones die?

Sissieretta Jones passed away in Providence[4].

What did Sissieretta Jones do for work?

Sissieretta Jones worked as opera singer[6] and stage actor[7].

What awards did Sissieretta Jones receive?

Honors received include Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Women inductee[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Notable Black American Women. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation opera singer, stage actor
    Movement Q829895
    Described by source Women of Distinction: Remarkable in Works and Invincible in Character, Notable Black American Women, Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians
    Rilm id 20797
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  2. 19d ago · YULdigitalpreservation · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Family name Joyner, Jones
    Award received Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Women inductee
    Country of citizenship United States
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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