Giuseppina Strepponi
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Clela Maria Josepha (Giuseppina) Strepponi (September 8, 1815 – November 14, 1897) was a Lombard soprano of great renown in her era. She is often credited with having been responsible for the success of Giuseppe Verdi, as she was the star of many of his early works, among which was Nabucco. They married in 1859 after living together for twelve years.