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Fonteyn, Margot, 1919-1991 (1919-1991)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1919-1991

Biography

Margaret Evelyn de Arias DBE, born Margaret Evelyn Hookham, known by the stage name Margot Fonteyn, was an English ballerina. She spent her entire career as a dancer with the Royal Ballet, eventually being appointed prima ballerina assoluta of the company by Queen Elizabeth II.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Fonteyn & Nureyev

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.7.9
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a black and white photograph of Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev in "Swan Lake".

Dates: 1933-2003