August Bournonville - Family

Family

Bournonville had five siblings. He was the only one in out of the children who showed any interest in dancing. His father was Antoine Bournonille. His mother was Lovisa Sundberg August. He married Helena Fredrika HÃ¥kansson on June 23, 1830. He had seven children with Helena but sadly both of their sons died as toddlers.

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