John McCormack (tenor)

Papal Count

The Count McCormack

KSG, KSS, KHS
Papal Count; The Count McCormack; KSG, KSS, KHS
Born	14 June 1884; Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
Died	16 September 1945 (aged 61); Booterstown, Dublin, Ireland
Occupation	Singer; songwriter;
Citizenship	Ireland (from 1884); United States (from 1917);
Spouse	Lily Foley (m. 1906)
Children	2

John Francis McCormack, KSG, KSS, KHS (14 June 1884 – 16 September 1945), was an Irish lyric tenor celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires, and renowned for his diction and breath control. He was also a Papal Count. McCormack became a naturalised American citizen before returning to live in Ireland.

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