Ernesto Rossi (actor)

He toured Italy and Paris with Adelaide Ristori until personal differences led to the end of their theatrical partnership, and Majeroni became her leading man.

Rossi went on to perform throughout Europe, including London, Vienna, Lisbon, and Moscow.

He was particularly admired for his Shakespearean roles as Macbeth, King Lear, Romeo and Hamlet.

Rossi also wrote several plays, the first of which, Adele, premiered with Adelaide Ristori in the title role.

In May 1896, he was playing King Lear in Odessa when he fell ill and was brought back to Italy, where he died a few weeks later in Pescara.