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[citation needed]. 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[citation needed]. They married in 1859 after living together for twelve years[citation needed].