Sarah Siddons
Welsh actress (1755-1831)
1755 — 1831
Quick Facts
Profession
Welsh actress (1755-1831)
Born
July 5, 1755
Died
1831 (age ~76)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
stage actor
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in BreconDied in London
1755
Born in Brecon (1755-07-05)
1831
Died in London
About
Sarah Siddons was a Welsh actress, the best-known tragedienne of the 18th century. Contemporaneous critic William Hazlitt dubbed Siddons as "tragedy personified".
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Who is Sarah Siddons?+
Sarah Siddons was a Welsh actress, the best-known tragedienne of the 18th century. Contemporaneous critic William Hazlitt dubbed Siddons as "tragedy personified".
What does the name Sarah mean?+
The name Sarah means "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is of English origin.
When was Sarah Siddons born?+
Sarah Siddons was born on July 5, 1755.
When did Sarah Siddons die?+
Sarah Siddons died in 1831, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.
The name Sarah is of English origin, meaning "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
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