Anna Maria de Bruyn

Anna Maria de Bruyn
Born 1708
Zwolle
Died 28 May 1744

Anna Maria de Bruyn (ca. 1708, Zwolle – buried 28 May 1744, Amsterdam) was a Dutch stage actress and ballet dancer.

She was born to the actors Jan de Bruyn (died 1749), and Elizabeth Bleeck (1684–1751). She was active at the theaters of Amsterdam in 1719–1744. Originally employed with her family, she was given an individual contract in 1727.[1] She belonged to the stars of the theatre and is described as "The most beautiful jewel in the theatre's crown".[2]

She died suddenly in childbirth in 1744. She was replaced as lead actress by Elisabeth Mooij.

References

  1. ↑ DVN, een project van Huygens ING en OGC (UU). Bronvermelding: Anna de Haas, Bruyn, Anna Maria de, in: Digitaal Vrouwenlexicon van Nederland. URL: http://resources.huygens.knaw.nl/vrouwenlexicon/lemmata/data/Bruyn [13/01/2014]
  2. ↑ DVN, een project van Huygens ING en OGC (UU). Bronvermelding: Anna de Haas, Bruyn, Anna Maria de, in: Digitaal Vrouwenlexicon van Nederland. URL: http://resources.huygens.knaw.nl/vrouwenlexicon/lemmata/data/Bruyn [13/01/2014]


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