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Fanny Abington

British actress
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Frances Barton
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1737, London, Eng.
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March 4, 1815, London (aged 78)
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Fanny Abington (born 1737, London, Eng.—died March 4, 1815, London) was an English actress admired both for her craft and for her leadership in fashion. She was at first a flower girl, hence her later nickname, Nosegay Fan, and a street singer. Employment by a French milliner gave her taste in dress and a knowledge of French that she later found useful. She first appeared on the stage at the Haymarket Theatre, London, in 1755. In 1756 she joined the Drury Lane company but was overshadowed by Hannah Pritchard and Kitty Clive. After an unfortunate marriage to her music master ...(100 of 192 words)

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