Jenny Lind

About

Known as the Swedish Nightingale, this soprano opera singer became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 1840.

Before Fame

She studied acting with the Royal Dramatic Theatre.

Trivia

She was a huge philanthropist and donated nearly $400,000 to charitable causes during the later part of her life.

Family Life

She had three children with Otto Goldschmidt.

Associated With

She and actor Peter Stomare were both members of the Royal Dramatic Theatre.