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    • Florence Foster Jenkins (born Narcissa Florence Foster; July 19, 1868 – November 26, 1944) was an American socialite and amateur soprano who became known, and mocked, for her flamboyant performance costumes and notably poor singing ability. Stephen Pile ranked her "the world's worst opera singer ... No one, before or since, has succeede… See more

    BornNarcissa Florence Foster · July 19, 1868 · Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    DiedNovember 26, 1944 (aged 76) · New York City, U.S.
    SpouseFrank Thornton Jenkins (1852–1917, separated 1886)
    Occupation(s)Amateur singer, socialite
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    Narcissa Florence Foster was born July 19, 1868, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles Dorrance Foster (1836–1909), an attorney and scion of a wealthy land-owning Pennsylvania family, and Mary J… See more

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    According to published reviews and other contemporary accounts, Jenkins's proficiency at the piano did not translate well to her singing. She is described as having great difficulty with such basic vocal skills as pit… See more

    Recordings

    The only professional audio recordings of Jenkins consist of nine selections on five 78-rpm records (Melotone Recording Studio, New York City, 1941–1944), produced by Jenkins, at her expense, and sold to her … See more

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