La Goulue
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. Weber became known as La Goulue because as an adolescent, she was known for guzzling cabaret patrons' drinks while dancing. She also was referred to as the Queen of Montmartre.
La Goulue | |
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| Born | Louise Weber 12 July 1866 Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France |
| Died | 29 January 1929 (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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