About Annie Vitelli
Lived 1837 – 1917 (aged 79–80). Annie Vitelli was a New Zealand singer.
Annie Vitelli (, born Shoreditch, London, England; 1837 (baptised 7 May 1837) – died Moonee Ponds, Victoria, 18 June 1917) was a New Zealand singer and entertainer. Her stage name was Lydia Howarde.
Life Annie Day was the daughter of a Melbourne merchant, Francis John Day, and his wife, Margaret Tilley. In the 1870s Vitelli took on the stage name Lydia Howarde opera bouffe and burlesque prima donna.
Vitelli retired in 1882 and worked as a music teacher in Australia.
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Who was Annie Vitelli?
singer, entertainer
When was Annie Vitelli born?
Annie Vitelli was born in 1837 in London.
When did Annie Vitelli die?
Annie Vitelli died on 18 June 1917 in Melbourne.
What was Annie Vitelli's occupation?
Annie Vitelli was a singer.
What nationality was Annie Vitelli?
Annie Vitelli was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Annie Vitelli. https://biography.guide/annie-vitelli/
MLA: "Annie Vitelli." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/annie-vitelli/.
Chicago: "Annie Vitelli." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/annie-vitelli/.
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