About Joaquina Sitchez
Lived 1780 – 1864 (aged 83). Joaquina Sitchez was a Spanish actor and opera singer.
Joaquina Sitches (born María Joaquina Sitches y Irisarri; 28 July 1780 – 10 May 1864), also known under the stage name of Joaquina Briones or, after her marriage, of Joaquina García, was a Spanish actress and operatic soprano.
Life She was born as María Joaquina Sitches y Irisarri to Martín Sitches and Lorenza Irisarri. Joaquina Sitches was the second wife of the tenor, composer and impresario Manuel García, and the mother of the pedagogue Manuel García the younger, of the mezzo Maria Malibran, and of the mezzo and composer Pauline Viardot.
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Who was Joaquina Sitchez?
Spanish soprano and actress (1780-1864)
When was Joaquina Sitchez born?
Joaquina Sitchez was born on 28 July 1780 in Madrid.
When did Joaquina Sitchez die?
Joaquina Sitchez died on 10 May 1864 in Brussels metropolitan area.
What was Joaquina Sitchez's occupation?
Joaquina Sitchez was an actor and opera singer.
What nationality was Joaquina Sitchez?
Joaquina Sitchez was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joaquina Sitchez. https://biography.guide/joaquina-sitchez/
MLA: "Joaquina Sitchez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joaquina-sitchez/.
Chicago: "Joaquina Sitchez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joaquina-sitchez/.
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