Louise Weber - Paris, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Torgut
N 48° 53.176 E 002° 19.861
31U E 450957 N 5415028
Louise Weber was the creator of Can-Can
Waymark Code: WMPFGX
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 08/23/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Bear and Ragged
Views: 6

She was born in 1866, died in 1929. Accordingly the the plaque on the tombstone she was the creator of the French cabaret dance style of Can-Can.

This tombstone can be spotted in Montmartre cemetery, one of the most famous of Paris. It should be noted that one of Louise's nickname was The Queen of Montmartre. Another one, mentioned in the plaque was "La Gouloue".

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Description:
From Wikipedia (check the link above): "Louise Weber (13 July 1866, Alsace-Lorraine – 30 January 1929) was a French can-can dancer who performed under the stage name of La Goulue ("the glutton").She also was referred to as the Queen of Montmartre."


Date of birth: 07/12/1866

Date of death: 01/30/1929

Area of notoriety: Entertainment

Marker Type: Headstone

Setting: Outdoor

Fee required?: No

Web site: [Web Link]

Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed

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