Sarah Siddons
Born in Brecon, South WalesBorn on 5th of July 1755
Died in London
Died on 8th of June 1831
Born 1755 . Died 1831 - English actress
Member of small travelling theatrical company from childhood. 1782 appeared as Isabella in Fatal Marriage at Drury Lane, immediately successful and became Queen of the English stage. Went to Covent Garden where she stayed until her farewell appearance as Lady Macbeth in 1812.
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http://www.sarahsiddonssociety.org/ Sarah Siddons Society
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/mid/halloffame/arts/sarahsiddons.shtm BBC profile
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