Nikolai Legat

Russian ballet dancer (1869-1937)
Person human Q2404120
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Nikolai Legat

Summary

Nikolai Legat is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on December 27, 1869[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 24, 1937[5]. He worked as a choreographer[6], ballet master[7], and ballet dancer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nikolai Legat's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Nikolai Legat died in London[4].
  • Nikolai Legat was born on December 27, 1869[3].
  • Nikolai Legat was born on January 1, 1869[10].
  • Nikolai Legat died on January 24, 1937[5].
  • Nikolai Legat died on January 1, 1937[11].
  • Nikolai Legat is buried at Royal Tunbridge Wells[12].
  • Nikolai Legat's father was Gustave Legat[13].
  • Among Nikolai Legat's spouses was Nadine Nicolaeva-Legat[14].
  • Nikolai Legat held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Nikolai Legat held citizenship in Soviet Union[16].
  • Nikolai Legat worked as a choreographer[6].
  • Nikolai Legat's professions included ballet master[7].
  • Nikolai Legat's professions included ballet dancer[8].
  • Nikolai Legat was employed by Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[17].
  • Nikolai Legat's education included a stint at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[18].
  • Nikolai Legat is recorded as male[19].
  • Nikolai Legat's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Nikolai Legat's Commons category is recorded as Nikolai Legat[21].
  • Nikolai Legat's given name is recorded as Nicolas[22].
  • Nikolai Legat's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/l/legat.htm[23].
  • Nikolai Legat's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[24].
  • Nikolai Legat's sibling is recorded as Sergei Legat[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Nikolai Legat… Recorded date of birth include December 27, 1869[3] and January 1, 1869[10]. His father was Gustave Legat[13].

Education

Nikolai Legat was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include choreographer[6], ballet master[7], and ballet dancer[8]. Nikolai Legat was employed by Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[17].

Personal Life

Among Nikolai Legat's spouses was Nadine Nicolaeva-Legat[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 24, 1937[5] and January 1, 1937[11]. Nikolai Legat died in London[4]. Burial took place at Royal Tunbridge Wells[12].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Legat ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Legat born?

Born in Moscow[2], Nikolai Legat…

Where did Nikolai Legat die?

Nikolai Legat passed away in London[4].

Who were Nikolai Legat's parents?

Nikolai Legat's father was Gustave Legat[13].

Who was Nikolai Legat married to?

Nikolai Legat's spouses include Nadine Nicolaeva-Legat[14].

What did Nikolai Legat do for work?

Nikolai Legat worked as choreographer[6], ballet master[7], and ballet dancer[8].

Where did Nikolai Legat go to school?

Nikolai Legat was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation choreographer, ballet master, ballet dancer
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet
    Place of death London
    Prabook id 1033605
    Sex or gender male
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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