Bern·hardt

(bûrn′härt′, bĕr-när′), Sarah Originally Henriette Rosine Bernard. 1844-1923.

French actress. Considered the premier romantic and tragic actress of her day, she first achieved fame for her performance in Phèdre (1874).

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Bernhardt

(ˈbɜːnhɑːt; French bɛrnar)

(Biography) Sarah. original name Rosine Bernard. 1844–1923, French actress, regarded as one of the greatest tragic actresses of all time

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Bern•hardt

(ˈbɜrn hɑrt)

n.

Sarah (Rosine Bernard), 1845–1923, French actress.

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