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Ballet choreographer

August Bournonville, born on August 21, 1805 and died on November 30, 1879, was a renowned Danish ballet choreographer. His works had a profound impact on the development of Danish ballet, and he is hailed as the founder of Danish ballet.

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“The beautiful always retains the freshness of novelty, while the astonishing soon grow tiresome.”

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Book:My theatre life

Source: My theatre life

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Born: August 21, 1805
Died: November 30, 1879
Known for: Ballet choreographer
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