About Cecilia Davies
Lived 1756 – 1836 (aged 79–80). Cecilia Davies was a British opera singer.
Cecilia Davies (c. 1756 – 3 July 1836) was an English classical soprano who had an active international career in concerts and operas during the second half of the 18th century. In Italy she was known as "l'Inglesina". She was the sister of Marianne Davies who was the first professional glass harmonica musician. She sang in several world premieres during her career, including Thomas Arne's Love in a Village (1762, Margery) and Josef Mysliveček's La Circe (1779, title role).
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Who was Cecilia Davies?
singer
When was Cecilia Davies born?
Cecilia Davies was born in 1756 in London.
When did Cecilia Davies die?
Cecilia Davies died on 3 July 1836 in London.
What was Cecilia Davies's occupation?
Cecilia Davies was an opera singer.
What nationality was Cecilia Davies?
Cecilia Davies was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecilia Davies. https://biography.guide/cecilia-davies/
MLA: "Cecilia Davies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecilia-davies/.
Chicago: "Cecilia Davies." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cecilia-davies/.
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