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474: 25: 133: 307:(1753–1808), in 1792. She was of German origin and had wonderful success at the Paris Opera Ballet. They had a son, Adolphe, in 1791. He reappeared at the age of seventy-one on the occasion of his grandson's debut. 489: 323:(1760–1842) was also considered the greatest male dancer of his time. Auguste made his debut at 12 with the Paris Opéra and was the company's leading dancer for 36 years. Auguste's son, 331:, took to the same profession and made his debut at the opera in 1800, but left Paris for England, Italy and Vienna never reappearing in France. Gaetano's brother, 278: 292:
By 1751, his success and his vanity had grown to such a point that he is reported to have said, "There are but three great men in Europe—the king of Prussia,
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and I." He was an excellent mimic as well as dancer. From 1770 to 1776 he was a master and composer of ballets, retiring, in favour of
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Gaetano had several children who also became dancers. He was the lover of French ballerina
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Born of an Italian theatrical family, he studied dance with
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Commire, Anne, ed. (2002). "Allard, Marie (1742–1802)".
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Florence, Italy
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Anna Heinel
Marie Allard
Auguste Vestris
Auguste Armand Vestris
Lucia Elizabeth Vestris

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