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Born | Pierre Gardel 4 February 1758 |
Died | 18 October 1840 |
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Occupation(s) | Dancer Ballet Master |
Pierre-Gabriel Gardel (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ ɡabʁijɛl ɡaʁdɛl]; 4 February 1758, in Nancy, France – 18 October 1840, in Paris) was a French ballet dancer, ballet master, violinist, and composer.[1] He was the son of Claude Gardel and the younger brother of Maximilien Gardel, seventeen years his senior.[2] In 1795 he married the dancer Marie Miller, whom he showcased in many of his works.