Sergei Diaghilev

Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev (/diˈæɡɨlɛf/; Russian: Серге́й Па́влович Дя́гилев, tr. Sergei Pavlovich Dyagilev; IPA: [sʲɪˈrɡʲej ˈpavləvʲɪtɕ ˈdʲæɡʲɪlʲɪf] (13px ); 31 March [O.S. 19 March] 1872 – 19 August 1929), usually referred to outside of Russia as Serge, was a Russian art critic, patron, ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, from which many famous dancers and choreographers would arise.

Personal facts

Sergei Diaghilev
Birth dateMarch 31, 1872
Birth nameSergei Pavlovich Diaghilev
Birth place
Russia , Veliky Novgorod , Russian Empire , Novgorod Governorate , Chudovsky District
Date of deathAugust 19, 1929
Place of death
Kingdom of Italy , Venice
Resting place
Isola di San Michele
Relatives
Known for
Ballets Russes

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