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Word: beyrouth (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1927-1927
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...Wagnerian opera soprano; almost penniless, at Eschweiler, Germany. In her years of glory she was appointed court singer and decorated by Emperor William I. The early failure of her voice was reputedly caused by the midnight suppers which she arranged for her conductor-husband's delectation. Once, at Beyrouth she ate a full bottle of anchovies between the first and second acts of Die Walkure...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones: May 2, 1927 | 5/2/1927 | See Source »

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