Person

Person Name Estrellita, La
Alternate Names Hurtig, Stella (Authority name) ,
Jones, Mrs. Paul (Married name) ,
Estelita, La (Alternate spelling)
Gender Female
Cultural Identity American
Country(ies) of Residence United States
Birth Date February 1, 1879
Death Date July 3, 1973
Dates Active 1886 - 1921
Genre Specialization(s) Flamenco, Tango
Notes Dancer of Spanish dances. One of the highest-paid and most sought-after performers of her time, La Estrellita ("The Little Star" in Spanish) danced for the heads of state of nine countries. Admirers fought duels for her affection, and Jack London wrote about her in two novels. SFPALM

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