August Bournonville
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Summary
August Bournonville was born on August 21, 1805[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on November 30, 1879[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a ballet master[5], choreographer[6], ballet dancer[7], and dancer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (420 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Asminderød Kirkegård[10]
- Father: Antoine Bournonville[11]
- Spouse: Q135639466[12]
- Child: Charlotte Bournonville[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[14], France[15]
- Student: Joseph Hansen[16], Christian Johansson[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19], Medal of Merit in Gold[20], Knight of the Order of Vasa[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: August Bournonville[23]
- Archives at: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[24]
- Family name: Bournonville[25]
- Given name: Auguste[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:August Bournonville[27]
- Student of: Antoine Bournonville[28], Pierre Gardel[29], Auguste Vestris[30]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[31], Q21600489[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[33]
- Name in native language: Auguste Bournonville[34]
- Has list: list of ballets by August Bournonville[35]
Why It Matters
August Bournonville has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was August Bournonville born?
August Bournonville was born in Copenhagen[2].
Where did August Bournonville die?
August Bournonville passed away in Copenhagen[4].
Who were August Bournonville's parents?
August Bournonville's father was Antoine Bournonville[11].
Who was August Bournonville married to?
August Bournonville's spouses include Q135639466[12].
What did August Bournonville do for work?
August Bournonville worked as a ballet master[5], choreographer[6], ballet dancer[7], and dancer[8].
What awards did August Bournonville receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19], Medal of Merit in Gold[20], and Knight of the Order of Vasa[21].