Odéon in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Maria Garcia Malibran

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2022

1. Maria Garcia Malibran Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ici naquit la cantatrice Maria Garcia Malibran le 24 mars 1808

(English translation:)

The singer Maria Garcia Malibran was born here on the 24th of March, 1808.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1808.

Location. 48° 51.09′ N, 2° 20.3′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Odéon. It is at the intersection of Rue de Condé and Rue Saint-Sulpice, on the left when traveling south on Rue de Condé. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Rue de Condé, Paris, Île-de-France 75006, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony

and also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Victor Rastello (a few steps from this marker); Albert Bayet

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Paine (within shouting distance of this marker); Ulysses (within shouting distance of this marker); Jules de Seze (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gabriel Pierné (about 120 meters away); André Ady (about 150 meters away); Cour de Rohan (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Maria Malibran (Wikipedia).

Overview: Maria Felicia Malibran (24 March 1808 – 23 September 1836) was a Spanish singer who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the 19th century. Malibran was known for her stormy personality and dramatic intensity, becoming a legendary figure after her death in Manchester, England, at age 28. Contemporary accounts of her voice describe its range, power and flexibility as extraordinary.

(Submitted on January 26, 2023.)

Maria Garcia Malibran Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2022

2. Maria Garcia Malibran Marker - wide view

Maria Garcia Malibran Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2022

3. Maria Garcia Malibran Marker - wider view

Maria Garcia Malibran portrait image. Click for full size.

circa 1834

4. Maria Garcia Malibran portrait

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.