Maria d'Apparecida Marques Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Maria d'Apparecida Marques was a prominent Brazilian opera singer born on January 17, 1926. Initially a primary school teacher, she later became an announcer on Brazilian radio. Facing racial discrimination, she moved to Europe, where she sang in concerts and festivals. She made history as the first black female Latin American to perform as Carmen at the Paris Opera. D'Apparecida's contributions to music were recognized with several awards, and she significantly impacted the representation of black artists in classical music.

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Meaning of the name - Maria

bitter, rebellious

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January 17, 1936 Facts

Generation Group

Maria d'Apparecida Marques belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro

Place of Death: 16th arrondissement of Paris

Occupation: singer

Employers: primary school teacher | various Brazilian radio broadcast stations

Awards Received: Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres | Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur | Medal of the City of Paris | Medal of the Order of Rio Branco

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.