Louis Deland

Dancer

Birthday April 25, 1772

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Sweden

DEATH DATE Apr 15, 1823 (50)

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About

Ballet dancer, choreographer and singer, most recognized as the first native male star involved with the Royal Swedish Ballet.

Before Fame

He was born to mother Louise-Antoine Deland, who worked as a the hairdresser to Queen Sophia Magdalena of Denmark.

Trivia

When he was 40, his career ended abruptly after contracting a condition that made him lose memory and the ability to dance.

Family Life

He was married twice: first to Carolina Kuhlman and next to Maria Rebecka Rydberg.

Associated With

He and hockey player Peter Forsberg are both originally from Sweden.