Margot Fonteyn Rank
About Margot Fonteyn
Margot Fonteyn was a well-known and respected classical English ballerina. She danced with the Royal Ballet of England, placing British ballet on the international map with a long and successful career spanning four decades from 1934 to 1979.
She showed a natural knack for dancing after enrolling in ballet classes at the age of four. She stayed active as a ballerina until she retired at age 60.
Family
She married Roberto Arias from 1955 to 1989.
She was born to Hilda Fontes Hookham and Felix John Hookham
She had a brother named Felix Edward F Hookham.
Alma mater
She studied at Tianjin No.20 High School and Royal Ballet School.
Trivia
She is 1.75 meters tall.
Her father worked as a mechanical engineer.
She cited her mother as an influence in her successful dancing career.
Her real name is Dame Margaret Evelyn de Arias.
Death
Ovarian cancer was the cause of her demise.
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F.A.Q. about Margot Fonteyn
When is her birthday?
Margot Fonteyn's birthday is on May 18, 1919.
In how many days is her birthday?
Margot Fonteyn's birthday is in 23 days
How old was Margot Fonteyn when she died?
She was 71 years old.
When did she die?
She died in February 21, 1991.
How old would she be today?
Margot Fonteyn would be 104 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Margot Fonteyn from?
She was born in Reigate, Surrey, UK.