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Margot Fonteyn was a British ballerina. Born on 18 May 1919 in Reigate, Fonteyn died on 21 February 1991 in Panama City at the age of 71.
Positions held include Chancellor of Durham University (1982–1991). Fonteyn studied at Royal Ballet School. Honours include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland and Benjamin Franklin Medal.
With a Wikipedia article in 67 languages, Margot Fonteyn is No. 8,612 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 May 1919, Reigate
- Died
- 21 February 1991, Panama City (aged 71)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Dancer, choreographer, ballet dancer
- Field
- Art
- Education
- Royal Ballet School
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 67
Did you know
Was 63 when first chancellor of Durham University (1982).
Lived to 71.
Shares a birthday with John Paul II and Bertrand Russell.
One of 3 people in the Index born in Reigate, with Max Chilton.
Has a Wikipedia article in 67 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1982–1991Chancellor of Durham University
Connections
- SpouseRoberto Arias
Honours and works
Awards
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire1951
- Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland1960
- Benjamin Franklin Medal1974
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