Gaetano Fraschini was an Italian tenor. He created many roles in 19th century operas, including five composed by Giuseppe Verdi. His voice was "heroic ... with a baritonal quality, ... yet Verdi and Donizetti appreciated his ability to sing softly... Wikipedia
Born: February 16, 1816, Lombardy, Italy
Died: May 23, 1887 (age 71 years), Naples, Italy