Margaret Kennedy | |
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| Born | Margaret Doyle |
| Died | 23 January 1793 Bayswater, London |
| Other names | Margaret Farrell |
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| Years active | 1776–1790 |
Margaret Kennedy (née Doyle; died 23 January 1793) was a contralto singer and actress. She was best known for her performances in male roles, especially in the operas of Thomas Arne.[1]
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Kennedy, Mrs.". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
