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My Take
Adelina Patti belongs to a class of legends I can only imagine, never hear. Born in Madrid of Spanish-Italian stock, she first sang in public as a child in 1851 and gave her farewell only in 1914, a career spanning over six decades at the very top. She commanded staggering fees across the music capitals of Europe and America, the prototype of the modern diva. Receiving the Litteris et Artibus in 1900 only confirms her stature. What moves me is that sheer longevity at the summit tells me everything about her artistry, even without a single recording to prove it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adelina Patti
- Name (Japanese)
- アデリーナ・パッティ
- Reading
- あでりーな・ぱってぃ
- Born
- February 10, 1843 – September 27, 1919
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- opera singer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1900 Litteris et Artibus
- 1895 Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Adelina Patti born?
February 10, 1843 – September 27, 1919.
Where is Adelina Patti from?
Adelina Patti is from Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.
What does Adelina Patti do?
Adelina Patti works as opera singer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.