Johanna “Jenny” Maria Lind (1820)

One of the greatest coloratura sopranos of her time, Lind was a Swedish opera star who caused a sensation touring Europe. American showman P.T. Barnum used his innovative publicity techniques to arrange a hugely successful 1850 US tour for her. Hans Christian Andersen once fell in love with her and wrote “The Nightingale” in her honor, leading to her nickname, “The Swedish Nightingale.” Many things have been named for Lind, including a clipper ship, a class of locomotive, and what else? Discuss

Source: The Free Dictionary

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