Bella Burge
American-British music hall performer, boxing promoter and actress (1888–1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bella Burge (born Leah Belle Orchard; 29 September 1877 – 3 September 1962) was an American-born British music hall performer and actress and friend and colleague of Marie Lloyd and her sisters. Later in life she was the world's first female boxing promoter[1] when she rang The Ring in London's Southwark. During this period she became known as "Bella of Blackfriars".
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Bella Burge | |
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Born | Leah Belle Orchard (1877-09-29)29 September 1877 New York City, U.S. |
Died | 3 September 1962(1962-09-03) (aged 84) |
Resting place | Golders Green Crematorium |
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Years active | 1888–1961 |
Spouse |
Richard 'Dick' Burge
(m. 1901) |
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