Carlotta Grisi

(1819-1899)

Italian ballet dancer

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Carlotta Grisi (born Caronne Adele Josephine Marie Grisi; 28 June 1819 – 20 May 1899) was an Italian ballet dancer. Born in Visinada, Istria (present-day Vižinada, Croatia), she was trained at the ballet school of Teatro alla Scala in Milan and later with dancer/balletmaster Jules Perrot. She was especially noted for her performance in the classic role of "Giselle".

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Born	Caronne Adèle Joséphine Marie Grise 28 June 1819 Visinada, Istria (present-day Vižinada, Croatia)
Died	20 May 1899 (aged 79) Saint-Jean/Geneva, Switzerland
Zodiac	Cancer
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