La Goulue
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La Goulue (French pronunciation: [la guly], meaning The Glutton), was the stage name of Louise Weber (12 July 1866 – 29 January 1929), a French can-can dancer who was a star of the Moulin Rouge, a popular cabaret in the Pigalle district of Paris, near Montmartre.[1] Weber became known as La Goulue because as an adolescent, she was known for guzzling cabaret patrons' drinks while dancing.[2] She also was referred to as the Queen of Montmartre.[3]
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La Goulue | |
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Born | Louise Weber (1866-07-12)12 July 1866 Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France |
Died | 29 January 1929(1929-01-29) (aged 62) Paris, France |
Resting place | Cimitière de Montmartre 48°53′16″N 2°19′49″E |
Other names | The Queen of Montmartre |
Occupation | Dancer |
Years active | 1882–1928 |
Employer | Moulin Rouge |
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