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William Candidus

1840 – 1910

American opera singer

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About William Candidus

Lived 1840 – 1910 (aged 69–70). William Candidus was an American and German singer, opera singer, actor, stage actor, concert singer and musician.

William Candidus (July 23, 1840 – April 1910 was an American opera singer.

Biography Candidus was born on July 23, 1840, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In 1861, he sang first bass in several Philadelphia musical societies. During the American Civil War, he served three years in the 2nd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery and elsewhere, being advanced to the grade of major. During his military service, his voice gradually changed from first bass to tenor. After his return from the war, he accepted the position of tone regulator in the piano factory of Steinway & Sons, in New York City. He became a member of the Arion and Liederkranz societies, but soon went abroad and studied for the operatic stage under Konapazeck (Konaptczek) of Berlin, making his début in Weimar as Stradella. Subsequently, he studied under Rouchetti (Stefano Ronchetti-Monteviti), of Milan, and in 1880 became a member of the opera at Frankfort am Main, where he remained until the autumn of 1885, when he joined the American Opera Company.

Candidus died in April 1910 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

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Died
1910, Frankfurt
Also known as
Wilhelm Candidus, William Candidus Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Candidus?

American opera singer (1840-1910)

When was William Candidus born?

William Candidus was born on 23 July 1840 in Philadelphia.

When did William Candidus die?

William Candidus died in 1910 in Frankfurt.

What was William Candidus's occupation?

William Candidus was a singer, opera singer, actor, stage actor, concert singer and musician.

What nationality was William Candidus?

William Candidus was American and German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Candidus

· Wikidata: Q105721

· DBpedia: William Candidus

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