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Nellie Melba
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Born
May 19
,
1861
·
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Died
February 23
,
1931
·
Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
(septicaemia)
Birth name
Helen Porter Mitchell
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Nellie Melba was born on May 19, 1861 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia. She was married to Charles Frederick Nisbett Armstrong. She died on February 23, 1931 in Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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Charles Frederick Nisbett Armstrong
(December 22, 1882 - April 1900) (divorced, 1 child)
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She was interred at Lilydale General Cemetery in Victoria, Australia.
She was awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire on June 3, 1927 for her services to Australia.
She was awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire on the March 15, 1918 for her patriotic services during World War I.
Melba was an Australian opera singer who studied with Mathilde Marchesi in Paris, France.
Melba toast, Melba sauce, Melba Garniture, and Peach Melba were all named in her honor.
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