Serge Lifar
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Serge Lifar
Summary
Serge Lifar is a human[1]. He was born in Pyrohiv[2]. He was born on March 20, 1905[3]. He passed away in Lausanne[4]. He died on December 15, 1986[5]. He worked as a ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], ballet master[8], writer[9], and dancer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (421 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Pyrohiv[2], Serge Lifar…
- Serge Lifar was born in Kyiv[12].
- Serge Lifar passed away in Lausanne[4].
- Serge Lifar was born on March 20, 1905[3].
- Serge Lifar died on December 15, 1986[5].
- Burial took place at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery[13].
- Serge Lifar held citizenship in France[14].
- Serge Lifar held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
- Serge Lifar held citizenship in Soviet Union[16].
- Serge Lifar worked as a ballet dancer[6].
- Serge Lifar worked as a choreographer[7].
- Serge Lifar worked as a ballet master[8].
- Serge Lifar worked as a writer[9].
- Serge Lifar worked as a dancer[10].
- Serge Lifar's field of work was ballet[17].
- A notable student of Serge Lifar was Gilbert Mayer[18].
- A notable student of Serge Lifar was Enrique Lommi[19].
- Serge Lifar received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
- Serge Lifar received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[21].
- Serge Lifar received the National legend of Ukraine[22].
- Serge Lifar is recorded as male[23].
- Serge Lifar's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Serge Lifar's Commons category is recorded as Serge Lifar[25].
- Serge Lifar's archives at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[26].
- Serge Lifar's archives at is recorded as Library of Congress Music Division[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1905-04-15[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1986-12-15[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: e0967823-e308-455d-be54-4835c327eea0[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Pyrohiv[2], a subdivision of Kyiv[33], in Ukraine[34] and Kyiv[12], a largest city[35], in Ukraine[36], founded in 0482[37]. Serge Lifar was born on March 20, 1905[3].
Education
Serge Lifar studied under Enrico Cecchetti[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], ballet master[8], writer[9], and dancer[10]. Serge Lifar's field of work was ballet[17]. Notable students include Gilbert Mayer[18], a ballet dancer[39], b. 1934[40], of Switzerland[41], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[42] and Enrique Lommi[19], a dancer[43], 1922–2019[44], of Argentina[45], awarded the Konex Award[46].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[21], a grade of an order[49], in France[50]; and National legend of Ukraine[22], an award[51], in Ukraine[52], founded in 2021[53].
Death and Burial
Serge Lifar died on December 15, 1986[5]. He passed away in Lausanne[4]. Burial took place at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Serge Lifar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (421 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Serge Lifar born?
Serge Lifar's place of birth was Pyrohiv[2].
Where did Serge Lifar die?
Serge Lifar died in Lausanne[4].
What did Serge Lifar do for work?
Serge Lifar worked as ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], ballet master[8], writer[9], and dancer[10].
What awards did Serge Lifar receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[21], and National legend of Ukraine[22].