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Sarah Siddons
Welsh actress (1755-1831) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sarah Siddons (5 July 1755 – 8 June 1831) was a Welsh actress. She was the best-known actress who played tragedies of the 18th century. She was the older sister of John Philip Kemble, Charles Kemble, Stephen Kemble, Ann Hatton and Elizabeth Whitlock. She is very famous for the way she played the Shakespearean character Lady Macbeth. She grew to like the character very much.[1]
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Sarah Siddons | |
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![]() Mrs. Sarah Siddons by Thomas Gainsborough | |
Born | Sarah Kemble (1755-07-05)5 July 1755 |
Died | 8 June 1831(1831-06-08) (aged 75) |
Resting place | Saint Mary's Cemetery, Paddington Green, England |
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse | William Siddons |
Parent(s) | Roger Kemble and Sarah Ward |
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