Erik Bruhn
Danish ballet dancer (1928-1986)
1928 — 1986
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish ballet dancer (1928-1986)
Born
October 3, 1928
Died
1986 (age ~58)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, ballet dancer, ballet master
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in CopenhagenDied in Toronto
1928
Born in Copenhagen (1928-10-03)
1961
AwardTeaterpokalen
1963
AwardNijinsky Award
1963
AwardKnight of the Order of the Dannebrog
1980
AwardLitteris et Artibus
1986
Died in Toronto
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Erik Belton Evers Bruhn was a Danish ballet dancer, choreographer, artistic director, actor, and author.
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Who is Erik Bruhn?+
Erik Belton Evers Bruhn was a Danish ballet dancer, choreographer, artistic director, actor, and author.
What does the name Erik mean?+
The name Erik means "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is of English origin.
When was Erik Bruhn born?+
Erik Bruhn was born on October 3, 1928.
When did Erik Bruhn die?+
Erik Bruhn died in 1986, at approximately 58 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.
The name Erik is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Erik — October 3, 1928
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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