Seguin, Arthur
(07 April 1809–13 December 1852)
- Katherine K. Preston
Extract
Seguin, Arthur (07 April 1809–13 December 1852), and Anne Seguin (1809–24 August 1888), opera singers, were born, respectively, Edward Arthur Sheldon Seguin and Anne Childe, both in London, England. The names of Arthur Seguin’s parents cannot be ascertained. Anne Seguin was the daughter of James W. Childe, an artist (her mother’s name is not known). Anne and Arthur met at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where their professional training began. They married in 1832 and had five children....
