Ira Aldridge
American-British actor and playwright
Ira Frederick Aldridge was an American-born British actor, playwright, and theatre manager, known for his portrayal of Shakespearean characters. James Hewlett and Aldridge are regarded as the first Black American tragedians. Wikipedia
Born: July 24, 1807, New York, NY
Died: August 7, 1867 (age 60 years), Łódź, Poland
Spouse: Amanda von Brandt (m. 1865–1867) and Margaret Gill (m. 1825–1864)
Children: Amanda Aldridge, Luranah Aldridge, and Ira Daniel Aldridge
Education: African Free School
Burial place: Old Łódź Cemetery, Poland
Citizenship: United States, United Kingdom