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She was a world-famous Opera star and probably the first one to be named Dame of the British Empire- a title also held by Elizabeth Taylor. Only a handful of actreses, among them Bardot, Bernhardt, and Lollobrigida have been made members of the French Legion of Honor- a counterpart decoration of honor. Bernhardt was the first actress, but not the first woman, to receive the award. First Female Legionnaire was the renowned female artist, Rosa Bonheur, in l894. Ex-empress Eugenie made the award.
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What year did nellie melba die?
Nellie Melba died 23 February 1931.
Who were Nellie Melba's siblings?
Nellie Melba's mother's name was Isabella Mitchell. Her father was David Mitchell. Nellie Melba herself was actually born Helen Porter Mitchell.
When was Dame Nellie Melba born?
Dame Nellie Melba was born Helen Porter Mitchell on 19th May 1861.
How old was Dame Nellie Melba at death?
Dame Nellie Melba died on February 23, 1931 at the age of 69.
When did Dame Nellie Melba get a divorce?
She married Charles Armstrong in Brisbane in 1882.
Why is dame nellie melba on the 20 dollar note?
She's not, Dame Nellie Melba is on the 100 dollar note not the 20 dollar note. She is on there as she is considered one of the worlds most important opera singers, and as a result was honoured by being put onto our dollar notes.
Nellie Melba the soprano for whom Melba toast and peaches Melba are named appears on what country's 100 bill?
Australia
Which woman appears on the Australian one hundred dollar note?
Dame Nellie Melba
When was Nellie Melba born?
Dame Nellie Melba was born on May 19, 1861.
What year did nellie melba die?
Nellie Melba died 23 February 1931.
Where did Nellie Melba die?
Dame Nellie Melba died in Sydney in February 1931.
What is Dame Nellie Melba's birthday?
Dame Nellie Melba was born on May 19, 1861.
What is the birth name of Nellie Melba?
Nellie Melba's birth name is Helen Porter Mitchell.
Who were Nellie Melba's siblings?
Nellie Melba's mother's name was Isabella Mitchell. Her father was David Mitchell. Nellie Melba herself was actually born Helen Porter Mitchell.
When was Dame Nellie Melba born?
Dame Nellie Melba was born Helen Porter Mitchell on 19th May 1861.
In what field is or was Dame Nellie Melba famous?
Dame Nellie Melba was a famous Australian opera singer.
How did Dame Nellie Melba die?
Dame Nellie Melba died from a blood infection in February 1931.
