Loïe Fuller

Also known as La Loïe Fuller, La Loie, Loie Fuller, Marie Louise Fuller

American dancer (1862–1928)

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Loïe Fuller, born Marie Louise Fuller in 1862 in Hinsdale, Illinois, was an American dancer, choreographer, lighting designer, and stage actor. She worked in Chicago and Paris and was employed by the Folies Bergère. Her notable works include modern dance and the Annabelle Serpentine Dance. She wrote in English and spoke English as her native language.

Fuller was a lesbian and lived in Paris until her death in 1928. She died of pneumonia in the 8th arrondissement of Paris due to natural causes. From 1898 until her death, she was the partner of Gab Sorère.

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It is catalogued under topics including 1862 births, 1928 deaths and 19th-century American dancers.

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Hinsdale, Illinois, USA

American dancer, choreographer and actress. Partner of Gab Sorère from 1898 until Fuller's death in 1928.

Known for

fugitive l(i)ght2005
That's Dancing!1985
Loïe Fuller1905
Serpentine Dance: Loïe Fuller — Dancer1897
A Serpentine Dance — Dancer1896

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Key facts

Born: Marie Louise Fuller , ( 1862-01-15 ) January 15, 1862, Hinsdale, Illinois , U.S.
Died: January 1, 1928 (1928-01-01) (aged 65), Paris , France
Resting place: Père Lachaise Cemetery , Paris, France
Other name: Louie Fuller
Occupations: Dancer and choreographer
Partner: Gab Sorère (1898–1928)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Family name: Fuller
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Hinsdale
Place of death: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation: film director
Employer: Folies Bergère
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Notable work: Annabelle Serpentine Dance
Field of work: lighting technique
Image: Loie Fuller by Elliott & Fry.jpg
Work location: Paris
Residence: Paris

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Commons category: Loie Fuller
date of birth: 1862-01-15
cause of death: pneumonia
manner of death: natural causes
name in native language: Loïe Fuller
birth name: Marie Louise Fuller
sexual orientation: lesbianism
pseudonym: Loïe Fuller
writing language: English language
date of death: 1928-01-01
described by source: New International Encyclopedia
Commons Creator page: Loie Fuller

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Encyclopedic overview

Loie Fuller (/ˈloʊi/; born Marie Louise Fuller; January 15, 1862 – January 1, 1928), also known as Louie Fuller and Loïe Fuller, was an American dancer and a pioneer of modern dance and theatrical lighting techniques.

Auguste Rodin said of her, "Loie Fuller has paved the way for the art of the future."

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