Michel Fokine

Russian ballet dancer and choreographer (1880–1942)
Person human Q314312
Michel Fokine
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Michel Fokine

Summary

Michel Fokine is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on April 11, 1880[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on August 23, 1942[5]. He worked as a ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], ballet master[8], writer[9], and librettist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (383 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Michel Fokine's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Michel Fokine died in New York City[4].
  • Michel Fokine was born on April 11, 1880[3].
  • Michel Fokine was born on April 23, 1880[12].
  • Michel Fokine died on August 23, 1942[5].
  • Michel Fokine died on August 22, 1942[13].
  • Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[14].
  • Michel Fokine was married to Vera Fokina[15].
  • Michel Fokine held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Michel Fokine held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Michel Fokine's professions included ballet dancer[6].
  • Michel Fokine's professions included choreographer[7].
  • Michel Fokine worked as a ballet master[8].
  • Michel Fokine's professions included writer[9].
  • Michel Fokine's professions included librettist[10].
  • Michel Fokine was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[18].
  • Michel Fokine received the French Order of Academic Palms[19].
  • Michel Fokine's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[20].
  • Michel Fokine is recorded as male[21].
  • Michel Fokine's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Michel Fokine's Commons category is recorded as Michel Fokine[23].
  • Michel Fokine's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[24].
  • Michel Fokine's family name is recorded as Fokin[25].
  • Michel Fokine's given name is recorded as Michel[26].
  • Michel Fokine's given name is recorded as Mikhail[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Michel Fokine… Recorded date of birth include April 11, 1880[3] and April 23, 1880[12].

Education

Michel Fokine was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[18]. He studied under Platon Karsavin[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], ballet master[8], writer[9], and librettist[10].

Recognition

Michel Fokine received the French Order of Academic Palms[19].

Personal Life

Michel Fokine was married to Vera Fokina[15]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 23, 1942[5] and August 22, 1942[13]. Michel Fokine died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Michel Fokine ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (383 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Michel Fokine born?

Michel Fokine's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Michel Fokine die?

Michel Fokine died in New York City[4].

Who was Michel Fokine married to?

Michel Fokine's spouses include Vera Fokina[15].

What did Michel Fokine do for work?

Michel Fokine worked as ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], ballet master[8], writer[9], and librettist[10].

Where did Michel Fokine go to school?

Michel Fokine was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[18].

What awards did Michel Fokine receive?

Honors received include French Order of Academic Palms[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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