Catherine Hayes was a famous Irish soprano from the Victorian era who was born in 1818 in Limerick, Ireland to poor parents. She grew up in poverty after her father abandoned the family. Hayes became a world famous singer and was considered the "Madonna" of her day, making her the 19th century operatic equivalent of the world's most famous pop star. She overcame her poor background to achieve great success as a singer, performing throughout Europe before dying in London in 1861.

1. Catherine Hayes
By marissa

2. Date of birth
1818 ? - 11 August 1861
Born in: Limerick City

3. Childhood and Family
She was born of humble Anglo-Irish parentage
at 4 Patrick Street, Limerick. Her father was the
musician Arthur William Hayes, he abandoned
the family, and young Kate grew up very poor.

4. Her life in brief
Catherine Hayes was a world famous Irish
soprano of the Victorian era. According to
Londons Daily Express; Hayes was the
"Madonna" of her day; She was the 19th
century operative equivalent of the worlds most
famous pop-star

5. Died and famous
for...
Died: 11 August 1861
Famous for: Being the
"Madonna" (soprano/singer)
of her day

6. I admire her...
Because she grew up
from a very poor back
round, but became one of
the greats.

7. She is an inspirational Irish
women...
Because
she didn't
give up on
her dreams

8. Facts!
She was the 19th century operatic equivalent of
the worlds most famous pop-star
Catherine Hayes had only one sister
Catherine Hayes was known as the Irish
Nightengale

9. Catherine Hayes knew Jenny Lind, The
Swedish Nightingale.
Catherine Hayes performed in Milan, Marseilles,
Vienna and Venice
Catherine is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery,
London