Eva Marie Veigel

Dancer

Birthday February 29, 1724

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Austria

DEATH DATE Oct 16, 1822 (98)

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About

Wife of renowned actor David Garrick. She was known as one of the most beautiful women of her time.

Before Fame

Garrick fell in love with her when he saw her perform on stage.

Trivia

She was advised to turn down Garrick's marriage proposal because she was part of a much higher class.

Family Life

Her heritage is unclear and she had no known children, but her life with David Garrick was happy one.

Associated With

She was buried in Westminster Abbey near the great author Jane Austen.