Joseph Mazilier

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Joseph Mazilier, Paris, circa 1860
Joseph Mazilier, Paris, circa 1860

Joseph Mazilier was French 19th century dancer, Balletmaster and choreographer. He was born in Marseilles, March 1, 1801 and died in Paris May 19, 1868. He was most noted for his ballets Paquita (1844) and Le Corsaire (1856). He created the role of James in La Sylphide with Marie Taglioni.

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