Pierre Gardel

Pierre-Gabriel Gardel (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ ɡabʁijɛl ɡaʁdɛl]; 4 February 1758, in Nancy, France – 18 October 1840, in Paris) was a French ballet dancer, ballet master, violinist, and composer. He was the son of Claude Gardel and the younger brother of Maximilien Gardel, seventeen years his senior. In 1795 he married the dancer Marie Miller, whom he showcased in many of his works.