Alicia Alonso

Cuban prima ballerina assoluta and choreographer (1920-2019)
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Alicia Alonso
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Alicia Alonso was born on December 21, 1920, in Havana [1][2][3][4][5] and died on October 17, 2019, in Havana [6][4]. She worked as a choreographer, ballet dancer, businessperson, ballet master, dancer, and ballerina [7], operating primarily in the fields of ballet, dance, and choreography [7]. Her notable work includes the ballet Giselle , and she held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador .

She received multiple international honors, including the Order of José Martí, Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Order of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of the Aztec Eagle, and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, along with two additional awards . Her contributions to ballet and dance were recognized through these distinctions, reflecting her global influence in the arts . She remained active in her field throughout her life, maintaining a legacy rooted in performance and leadership [7][7].

Alicia Alonso

Summary

Alicia Alonso is a human[1]. Born in Havana[2], she… she was born on December 21, 1920[3]. She died in Havana[4]. She died on October 17, 2019[5]. She worked as a choreographer[6], ballet dancer[7], businessperson[8], ballet master[9], and dancer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (392 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alicia Alonso was born in Havana[2].
  • Alicia Alonso passed away in Havana[4].
  • Alicia Alonso was born on December 21, 1920[3].
  • Alicia Alonso died on October 17, 2019[5].
  • Among Alicia Alonso's spouses was Fernando Alonso[12].
  • A child of Alicia Alonso was Laura Alonso[13].
  • Alicia Alonso held citizenship in Cuba[14].
  • Alicia Alonso worked as a choreographer[6].
  • Alicia Alonso worked as a ballet dancer[7].
  • Alicia Alonso's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Alicia Alonso worked as a ballet master[9].
  • Alicia Alonso's professions included dancer[10].
  • Alicia Alonso worked as a ballerina[15].
  • Alicia Alonso's field of work was ballet[16].
  • Alicia Alonso's field of work was dance[17].
  • Alicia Alonso's field of work was choreography[18].
  • Alicia Alonso held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[19].
  • Alicia Alonso's education included a stint at School of American Ballet[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Alicia Alonso is Giselle[21].
  • Alicia Alonso received the Order of José Martí[22].
  • Alicia Alonso received the Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[23].
  • Alicia Alonso received the Order of Vasco Núñez de Balboa[24].
  • Alicia Alonso received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Alicia Alonso received the Order of the Aztec Eagle[26].
  • Alicia Alonso received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Havana[2], Alicia Alonso… she was born on December 21, 1920[3].

Education

Alicia Alonso was educated at School of American Ballet[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include choreographer[6], ballet dancer[7], businessperson[8], ballet master[9], dancer[10], and ballerina[15]. Fields of work include ballet[16], a performing arts genre[28]; dance[17], a performing arts genre[29]; and choreography[18]. Alicia Alonso held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alicia Alonso is Giselle[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of José Martí[22], an order[30], in Cuba[31], founded in 1972[32]; Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[23], a grade of an order[33], in Spain[34]; Order of Vasco Núñez de Balboa[24], an order[35], in Panama[36], founded in 1941[37]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Order of the Aztec Eagle[26], an order[40], in Mexico[41], founded in 1933[42]; and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27], a grade of an order[43], in France[44].

Personal Life

Among Alicia Alonso's spouses was Fernando Alonso[12]. A child of her was Laura Alonso[13].

Death and Burial

Alicia Alonso died on October 17, 2019[5]. She passed away in Havana[4].

Why It Matters

Alicia Alonso ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (392 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Alicia Alonso born?

Born in Havana[2], Alicia Alonso…

Where did Alicia Alonso die?

Alicia Alonso died in Havana[4].

Who was Alicia Alonso married to?

Alicia Alonso's spouses include Fernando Alonso[12].

What did Alicia Alonso do for work?

Alicia Alonso worked as choreographer[6], ballet dancer[7], businessperson[8], ballet master[9], and dancer[10].

Where did Alicia Alonso go to school?

Alicia Alonso was educated at School of American Ballet[20].

What awards did Alicia Alonso receive?

Honors received include Order of José Martí[22], Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[23], Order of Vasco Núñez de Balboa[24], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].

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  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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