Tanaquil Le Clercq Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Tanaquil Le Clercq was a renowned French ballet dancer, born on October 2, 1929, in the 16th district of Paris. She became a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. Her promising career was tragically cut short in 1956 when she contracted polio during a European tour in Copenhagen. Although she regained much use of her arms and torso, she remained paralyzed from the waist down for the rest of her life. Le Clercq's contribution to ballet, despite her physical challenges, is remembered within the dance community.

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Meaning of the name - Tanaquil

immortal, everlasting

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October 2, 1929 Facts

Generation Group

Tanaquil Le Clercq belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: 16th arrondissement of Paris

Place of Death: Manhattan

Cause of Death: pneumonia

Educated At: School of American Ballet

Occupation: ballet dancer

Spouses: George Balanchine

Employers: Ballet de Nova York

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.