Amalia Bettini (1809–1894) was an Italian stage actress.[1]

A portrait of Amalia Bettini

She was a leading member of the theatre company of Salvatore Fabbrichesi. She was known for her roles as heroine. For a period, she managed her own theatre company. Between 1831 and 1840, she was a premier actress in the company of Gaetano Nardelli. In 1840–1842, she was a member of the Royal Theatre of Sardinia. She was famous in all Italy for her large repertoire within both comedy and tragedy. She retired after her marriage in 1842.

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  1. ^ Ada Zapperi, Bettini Amalia, « Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani », vol. 9, Roma, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia italiana, 1967