Ristori, Adelaide (1822-1906)

Italian actor. In Paris from 1855, she proved herself a serious rival in tragic parts to Rachel. She toured Europe and the USA, and in 1882 was seen in London as Lady Macbeth, her greatest part.

The child of strolling players, she appeared at 14 as the heroine in Francesca da Rimini and at 18 as Maria Stuart. She retired from the stage when she married, but returned and went to Paris.