Bradshaw, Maria (1801–1862)
Bradshaw, Maria (1801–1862)
English singer and actress. Name variations: Mrs. Bradshaw. Born Ann Maria Bradshaw in 1801; died 1862; sister of Ellen Kean (1805–1880).
Often appeared in roles of Shakespeare's women: Ophelia, Rosalind, Viola and Imogen, as well as Julia in Two Gentleman of Verona; retired (1825).
See also Women in World History.
More From encyclopedia.com
Maria Edgeworth , Maria Edgeworth
The British author Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) wrote novels that are characterized by clear, vivid style, good humor, and lively dial… Maria Theresa , Maria Theresa (Holy Roman Empire) (Maria Theresa; 1717–1780; Ruled 1740–1780)
MARIA THERESA (HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE) (Maria Theresa; 1717–1780; ruled 1740… Maria Sibylla Merian , MERIAN, MARIA SIBYLLA (1647–1717), German artist and naturalist. Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Frankfurt into a family with a distinguished histor… Maria Christina , Maria Christina (märē´ä krēstē´nä), 1806–78, queen of Spain, daughter of Francis I of the Two Sicilies. The fourth wife of Ferdinand VII, she persuad… Maria Mitchell , Mitchell, Maria
MITCHELL, Maria
June 1889, Lynn, Massachusetts Daughter of William and Lydia Coleman Mitchell
Maria Mitchell was born in Massachusett… Maria , Maria •adhere, Agadir, appear, arrear, auctioneer, austere, balladeer, bandolier, Bashkir, beer, besmear, bier, blear, bombardier, brigadier, buccane…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Bradshaw, Maria (1801–1862)