Rudolph Nureyev

Birth Name:
Rudolf Khametovitch Noureev
Birth Date:
March 17, 1938
Birth Place:
aboard the Trans-Siberian express, near Lake Baikal, Russia
Death Date:
January 6, 1993
Place of Death:
Levallois-Perret, France
Age:
54
Cause of Death:
Pericarditis and other AIDS-related complications
Cemetery Name:
Cimetière Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois
Claim to Fame:
Artists
Russian born Rudolf Nureyev is considered by many to be the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation. In addition to his technical prowess, Rudolf Nureyev was an accomplished choreographer serving as the chief choreographer of the Paris Opera Ballet where produced his own interpretations of numerous classical works including Swan Lake, Giselle, and La Bayadère.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Cimetière Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

8 rue Léo-Lagrange

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, , 91700

France

Europe

Map:

Courtesy of Maude Carrard

Grave Location:

Section Muguet

Grave Location Description

As you enter the Cimetière Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois walk down Avenue des Epiceas to Section Muguet. His elaborate tomb can be found on the left at the corner plot.

Grave Location GPS

48.631088, 2.345144

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FAQ's

Rudolph Nureyev was born on March 17, 1938.

Rudolph Nureyev was born in aboard the Trans-Siberian express, near Lake Baikal, Russia.

Rudolph Nureyev died on January 6, 1993.

Rudolph Nureyev died in Levallois-Perret, France.

Rudolph Nureyev was 54.

The cause of death was Pericarditis and other AIDS-related complications.

Rudolph Nureyev's grave is in Cimetière Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

Read More About Rudolph Nureyev:

Videos Featuring Rudolph Nureyev:
Romeo and Juliet
Act 3 of Swan Lake
American debut
Interview
A brief survey of the life and career of the great Russian dancer
Auction of the estate of Rudolf Nureyev

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