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Stephens, Catherine, 1794-1882 (Operatic singer and actress)

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Dates

  • Existence: 18 September 1794 - 22 February 1882

Biography

Catherine Stephens, Countess of Essex, was an English operatic singer and actress. She was well known for her soprano voice, and performed in concerts and theatrical productions around the country. In 1835 Stephens retired from the stage and in 1838 she married George Capel-Coningsby, fifth Earl of Essex (1757-1839). The octogenarian earl died a year later and Catherine continued to live in Belgrave Square, in the house in which she was married, until her death from bronchitis in 1882.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Song titled "Stanzas on Miss Stephens", 1810-1857

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Identifier: Coll-1839/7/pp.55-56
Scope and Contents

Song titled "Stanzas on Miss Stephens. Now Countess of Essex." Referring to Catherine Stephens, an English operatic singer who married George Capel-Coningsby to become Countess of Essex in 1838. These pages have only the song title and are otherwise blank, the stanzas potentially intended to be added in later.

Dates: 1810-1857
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Louisa Matilda Crawford, nee Montagu / Manuscript notebook containing 165 poems and songs written at Southwood Hall by Louisa Matilda Crawford