Rosa Taddei

Rosa Taddei (August 30, 1799 – March 3, 1869) was an Italian actress and poet. She was also known by her married name Rosa Mozzidolfi.^[1]

Although she considered herself a Neapolitan, Taddei may have been born in Trento or Corato. She was the daughter of Francesco Taddei; her father, mother and brother Luigi were all actors. She was considered one of the most beautiful and talented tragic actors of her day.^[1] Taddei was best known as a "improvisatrice" or improvisational poet. She was a distinguished member of the Accademia degli Arcadi in Rome,^[2] where she was known as Licori Partenopea. In 1832, she married Vincenzo Mozzidolfi.^[1]

She died in Rome in 1869.^[1]

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