Lilian Decima Moore Guggisberg (Lilian Guggisberg)

Lilian Decima Moore Guggisberg

British stage actress of the late Victorian and the Edwardian Era. Also known as Decima Moore, Lady Guggisberg, Lady Decima Moore-Guggisberg. She was born the 10th child child to Edward Henry Moore, a chemist (pharmacist) in Brighton, East Sussex. Her theatrical debut was in 1889 at the Savoy Theatre in London as “Casilda” in the Gilbert & Sullivan opera, “The Gondoliers”. A long career ensued, her preferred roles being in musical comedy and light drama. Three of her older sisters were also theatrical performers. For her patriotic work during World War I, she was awarded the Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in 1918.  (bio by: Längenberger Familien)  Family links:  Spouse:  Frederick Gordon Guggisberg (1869 – 1930)* *Calculated relationship

Born

  • December, 11, 1871
  • England

Died

  • February, 02, 1964
  • England

Cemetery

  • Golders Green Crematorium
  • England

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