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Nellie Melba

Australian opera singer (1861–1931)

  • Fame55.3
  • Momentum1.1
  • Wikipedia9.2K
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Lived 1861–1931, aged 70Australia
AustraliaAustraliaMusiciansSinger / Musician
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  • Era
    1861–1931
    Aged 70
  • Known for
    Paris 1900
    1948
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Updated 2026-06-19

Dame Nellie Melba was an Australian operatic lyric coloratura soprano. She became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian era and the early twentieth century, and was the first Australian to achieve international recognition as a classical musician. She took the pseudonym "Melba" from Melbourne, her home town.

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Momentum1.1
Historical23.7
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Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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