John McCormack (tenor)
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John Francis McCormack,[1] KSG, KSS, KHS (14 June 1884 – 16 September 1945),[2] was an Irish lyric tenor celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires, and renowned for his diction and breath control.[3] He was also a Papal Count.[lower-alpha 1] McCormack became a naturalised American citizen before returning to live in Ireland.
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Born | (1884-06-14)14 June 1884 Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland |
Died | 16 September 1945(1945-09-16) (aged 61) Booterstown, Dublin, Ireland |
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Lily Foley (m. 1906) |
Children | 2 |
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