Anna Pavlova
Anna Pavlova

Anna Pavlova1881–1931

Known for Acting

Born in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire

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Personal info

Known for
Acting
Born
2/12/1881
Birthplace
Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
Died
1/23/1931 (aged 49)
Gender
Female
Also known as
Anna Matfeievna Pavlova, А́нна Матве́евна Па́влова, Павлова Анна Павловна, Павлова Анна Матвеевна

Biography

Anna Pavlovna Pavlova (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova; 12 February [O.S. 31 January] 1881 – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima ballerina of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev. Pavlova is most recognized for her creation of the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, became the first ballerina to tour around the world, including performances in South America, India and Australia.

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