Maria Tallchief

American ballerina (1925–2013)
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Maria Tallchief
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Maria Tallchief

Summary

Maria Tallchief is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Fairfax[2]. She was born on January 24, 1925[3]. She passed away in Chicago[4]. She died on April 11, 2013[5]. She worked as a ballet dancer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,528 views/month, #6,792 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Maria Tallchief's place of birth was Fairfax[2].
  • Maria Tallchief died in Chicago[4].
  • Maria Tallchief was born on January 24, 1925[3].
  • Maria Tallchief died on April 11, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at Fairfax Cemetery[8].
  • Maria Tallchief's father was Alexander Joseph Tall Chief[9].
  • Among Maria Tallchief's spouses was George Balanchine[10].
  • Maria Tallchief was married to Elmourza Natirboff[11].
  • Among Maria Tallchief's spouses was Henry Paschen Jr.[12].
  • A child of Maria Tallchief was Elise Paschen[13].
  • Maria Tallchief held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Maria Tallchief is identified as part of the Osage Nation ethnic group[15].
  • Maria Tallchief worked as a ballet dancer[6].
  • Maria Tallchief's education included a stint at School of American Ballet[16].
  • Maria Tallchief's education included a stint at Beverly Hills High School[17].
  • Maria Tallchief received the National Medal of Arts[18].
  • Maria Tallchief received the National Women's Hall of Fame[19].
  • Maria Tallchief received the Capezio Dance Award[20].
  • Maria Tallchief received the Kennedy Center Honors[21].
  • Maria Tallchief is recorded as female[22].
  • Maria Tallchief's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Maria Tallchief is part of Five Moons[24].
  • Maria Tallchief's Commons category is recorded as Maria Tallchief[25].
  • Maria Tallchief's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[26].
  • The cause of death was falling from height[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Maria Tallchief was born in Fairfax[2]. She was born on January 24, 1925[3]. Her father was Alexander Joseph Tall Chief[9]. She is identified as part of the Osage Nation ethnic group[15].

Education

Educated at School of American Ballet[16], a ballet school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1934[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Beverly Hills High School[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1927[34].

Career and Affiliations

Maria Tallchief worked as a ballet dancer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Arts[18], a medallion[35], in United States[36], founded in 1984[37]; National Women's Hall of Fame[19], a 501(c)(3) organization[38], in United States[39], founded in 1969[40]; Capezio Dance Award[20], an award[41], founded in 1952[42]; and Kennedy Center Honors[21], an award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1978[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include George Balanchine[10], a choreographer[46], 1904–1983[47], of Russian Empire[48], awarded the Handel Medallion[49]; Elmourza Natirboff[11], an aircraft pilot[50], 1925–2012[51], of United States[52]; and Henry Paschen Jr.[12], a businessperson[53], 1927–2004[54], of United States[55]. A child of Maria Tallchief was Elise Paschen[13].

Death and Burial

Maria Tallchief died on April 11, 2013[5]. She died in Chicago[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[27]. She is buried at Fairfax Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Maria Tallchief ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,528 views/month, #6,792 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Maria Tallchief born?

Maria Tallchief was born in Fairfax[2].

Where did Maria Tallchief die?

Maria Tallchief passed away in Chicago[4].

Who were Maria Tallchief's parents?

Maria Tallchief's father was Alexander Joseph Tall Chief[9].

Who was Maria Tallchief married to?

Maria Tallchief's spouses include George Balanchine[10], Elmourza Natirboff[11], and Henry Paschen Jr.[12].

What did Maria Tallchief do for work?

Maria Tallchief worked as ballet dancer[6].

Where did Maria Tallchief go to school?

Maria Tallchief was educated at School of American Ballet[16] and Beverly Hills High School[17].

What awards did Maria Tallchief receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Arts[18], National Women's Hall of Fame[19], Capezio Dance Award[20], and Kennedy Center Honors[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . womenofthehall.org. womenofthehall.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . Native American Women: A Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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