Manuel García

Opera Singer

Birthday March 17, 1805

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Madrid, Spain

DEATH DATE Jul 1, 1906 (101)

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About

Spanish baritone singer and teacher best known for inventing the first-ever laryngoscope in 1854.

Before Fame

He was a baritone singer who abandoned singing to pursue a teaching career at the Paris Conservatory in 1830.

Trivia

He lived until the age of 101.

Family Life

He had sisters named Maria and Pauline.

Associated With

He had many famous pupils, including singer Jenny Lind.