Jean Dauberval

Dancer

Birthday August 19, 1742

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Montpellier, France

DEATH DATE Feb 14, 1806 (63)

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About

Former ballet master, most remembered for creating the ballet, La Fille Mal Gardée.

Before Fame

He attended the Paris Opéra, where he was trained by the prolific Jean-Georges Noverre.

Trivia

In 1763, he was appointed the premier danseur title at the Académie Royale de Musique.

Family Life

He was born in Montpellier, France.

Associated With

He and soccer player, Michel Platini, were both born in France.