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1810, Aug 181830s-18581892, Aug 29
a dancer and choreographer who later became Balletmaster of the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia. He created some of the most famous ballets of the 19th century including Pas de Quatre, La Esmeralda, Ondine, and Giselle with Jean Coralli. Perrot was engaged as a dancer in St. Petersburg for the Imperial Ballet and later was appointed Balletmaster there. He remained with the Imperial Russian Ballet until 1858.
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02/12/1848-Jules Perrot's ballet Faust premieres in Milan
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Jules Perrot1810, Aug 181830
 
18581892, Aug 29

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