Ninette de Valois
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Summary
Ninette de Valois was born on June 6, 1898[1], in Blessington[2]. She died on March 8, 2001[3], in London[4]. She worked as a ballet dancer[5], choreographer[6], librettist[7], ballet master[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,064 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Thomas Robert Alexander Stannus[11]
- Mother: Elizabeth Graydon Smith[12]
- Spouse: Arthur Blackall Connell[13]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[14], United Kingdom[15]
- Occupation: ballet teacher[16], film director[17], ballet director[18], dancer[19]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Laurence Olivier Awards[21], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Erasmus Prize[23], Companion of Honour[24], Order of Merit[25], Albert Medal[26], Society of London Theatre Special Award[27], Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts[28], Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award[29]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Commons category: Ninette de Valois[32]
- Family name: Valois[33], Q112598865[34], Connell[35]
- Given name: Ninette[36]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[37], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 11[38]
- Replaced by: Frederick Ashton[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Edris Stannus[41]
- Name in native language: Ninette de Valois[42]
- Owner of: 14 The Terrace, Barnes[43]
- Subject has role: centenarian[44]
Why It Matters
Ninette de Valois has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Ninette de Valois born?
Ninette de Valois's place of birth was Blessington[2].
Where did Ninette de Valois die?
Ninette de Valois died in London[4].
Who were Ninette de Valois's parents?
Ninette de Valois's father was Thomas Robert Alexander Stannus[11]. Ninette de Valois's mother was Elizabeth Graydon Smith[12].
Who was Ninette de Valois married to?
Ninette de Valois's spouses include Arthur Blackall Connell[13].
What did Ninette de Valois do for work?
Ninette de Valois worked as a ballet dancer[5], choreographer[6], librettist[7], ballet master[8], and writer[9].
What awards did Ninette de Valois receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Laurence Olivier Awards[21], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], and Erasmus Prize[23].