Michel Fokine

In this name that follows East Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Mikhaylovich and the family name is Fokine.

Michael Fokine
Михаил Фокин
Fokine in Arlequin, 1914
Born
Mikhail Mikhaylovich Fokin

(1880-04-23)23 April 1880
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died22 August 1942(1942-08-22) (aged 62)
New York City, U.S.
CitizenshipRussian, naturalized U.S.
Occupations
SpouseVera Fokina

Michael Fokine (23 April [O.S. 11 April] 1880 – 22 August 1942) was a Russian choreographer and dancer. He is considered the founder of modern ballet.

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