About Adriana van Tongeren
Lived 1691 – 1764 (aged 72–73). Adriana van Tongeren was a Dutch actor.
Adriana van Tongeren (ca. 1691, Amsterdam – 13 April 1764, Amsterdam), was a Dutch stage actress.
Her parentage is unknown. She married in October 1714 in Delfshaven to actor Jan Hendrik Jordaan (ca. 1683–1749). Their marriage produced two daughters and six sons, three of the sons dying young.
She was active at the Amsterdam Theater from 1717 to 1744, and continued to make guest appearances as late as 1762. She was the leading actress of Amsterdam in her time.
She was the mentor of Adriana Maas, who replaced her as the theatre's leading actress in the 1730s.
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Who was Adriana van Tongeren?
Dutch actress
When was Adriana van Tongeren born?
Adriana van Tongeren was born in 1691 in Amsterdam.
When did Adriana van Tongeren die?
Adriana van Tongeren died on 13 April 1764 in Amsterdam.
What was Adriana van Tongeren's occupation?
Adriana van Tongeren was an actor.
What nationality was Adriana van Tongeren?
Adriana van Tongeren was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Adriana van Tongeren
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Adriana van Tongeren. https://biography.guide/adriana-van-tongeren/
MLA: "Adriana van Tongeren." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/adriana-van-tongeren/.
Chicago: "Adriana van Tongeren." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/adriana-van-tongeren/.
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