Margot Fonteyn
18 May 1919 – 21 February 1991
Dame Margot Fonteyn was an English ballerina widely regarded as one of the greatest classical dancers of the 20th century. She spent her entire career with the Royal Ballet, eventually becoming prima ballerina assoluta, and is especially remembered for her celebrated partnership with Rudolf Nureyev. She was appointed a Dame of the British Empire for her services to dance.
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Life events
She was born Margaret Evelyn Hookham in Reigate, Surrey, England.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe joined the Vic-Wells Ballet, the company that would later become the Royal Ballet, under Ninette de Valois.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe became the leading ballerina of the company, dancing principal roles created for her by Frederick Ashton.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe was appointed president of the Royal Academy of Dance, a role she held for the rest of her life.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe married the Panamanian diplomat Roberto Emilio Arias.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to ballet.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHer renowned partnership with the newly defected Rudolf Nureyev began at the Royal Ballet, revitalising her career.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Royal Ballet honoured her with the rare title of prima ballerina assoluta.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFonteyn died of cancer in Panama City at the age of 71.
Source: en.wikipedia.org