Joseph Mazilier

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Joseph Mazilier, Paris, circa 1860

Joseph Mazilier (1 March 1801, Marseilles – 19 May 1868, Paris) was a 19th-century French dancer, balletmaster and choreographer. 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.

Other ballets

La Gypsy (1839)
Le Diable Amoureux (1840)
Le Diable à Quatre (1845)
Marco Spada ou La Fille du Bandit (1857)

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Name	Mazilier, Joseph
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Short description	French ballet dancer and choreographer
Date of birth	1808
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Date of death	19 May 1868
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