Auguste Vestris

French dancer (1760-1842)
Person human Q643587
Auguste Vestris
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Auguste Vestris

Summary

Auguste Vestris is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on March 27, 1760[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on December 5, 1842[5]. He worked as a ballet dancer[6], dancer[7], and choreographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Auguste Vestris's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Auguste Vestris died in Paris[4].
  • Auguste Vestris was born on March 27, 1760[3].
  • Auguste Vestris was born on January 1, 1760[10].
  • Auguste Vestris died on December 5, 1842[5].
  • Auguste Vestris died on January 1, 1842[11].
  • Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[12].
  • Auguste Vestris's father was Gaétan Vestris[13].
  • Auguste Vestris's mother was Marie Allard[14].
  • Among Auguste Vestris's spouses was Loreto García i García[15].
  • Auguste Vestris held citizenship in France[16].
  • Auguste Vestris worked as a ballet dancer[6].
  • Auguste Vestris's professions included dancer[7].
  • Auguste Vestris's professions included choreographer[8].
  • Auguste Vestris's field of work was dance[17].
  • Auguste Vestris's field of work was ballet[18].
  • A notable student of Auguste Vestris was August Bournonville[19].
  • A notable student of Auguste Vestris was Jean-Baptiste Hus[20].
  • Auguste Vestris is recorded as male[21].
  • Auguste Vestris's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Auguste Vestris's Commons category is recorded as Auguste Vestris[23].
  • The cause of death was disease[24].
  • Auguste Vestris's family name is recorded as Vestris[25].
  • Auguste Vestris's given name is recorded as Auguste[26].
  • Auguste Vestris studied under Gaétan Vestris[27].

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Origins and Family

Auguste Vestris's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 27, 1760[3] and January 1, 1760[10]. His father was Gaétan Vestris[13]. His mother was Marie Allard[14].

Education

Auguste Vestris studied under Gaétan Vestris[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ballet dancer[6], dancer[7], and choreographer[8]. Fields of work include dance[17], a performing arts genre[28] and ballet[18], a performing arts genre[29]. Notable students include August Bournonville[19], a ballet master[30], 1805–1879[31], of Kingdom of Denmark[32], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[33] and Jean-Baptiste Hus[20], an actor[34], 1736–1805[35], of France[36].

Personal Life

Auguste Vestris was married to Loreto García i García[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 5, 1842[5] and January 1, 1842[11]. Auguste Vestris passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was disease[24]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Auguste Vestris ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Auguste Vestris born?

Auguste Vestris was born in Paris[2].

Where did Auguste Vestris die?

Auguste Vestris died in Paris[4].

Who were Auguste Vestris's parents?

Auguste Vestris's father was Gaétan Vestris[13]. Auguste Vestris's mother was Marie Allard[14].

Who was Auguste Vestris married to?

Auguste Vestris's spouses include Loreto García i García[15].

What did Auguste Vestris do for work?

Auguste Vestris worked as ballet dancer[6], dancer[7], and choreographer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . google.ca. google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01086497
    Place of death Paris
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