Antonio Gades | |
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 Statue of Antonio Gades, by the sculptor José Villa Soberón. The statue stands in front of the Palacio de Lombillo, on the Plaza de la Catedral in Havana Vieja, Cuba | |
| Born | Antonio Esteve Ródenas 14 November 1936 |
| Died | 20 July 2004 (aged 67) Madrid, Spain |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer and choreographer |
| Spouses | Pilar San Clemente
(m. 1968–1971)Daniela Frey (m. 1988–1993)Eugenia Eiriz (m. 2003–2004) |
| Children | 5, including María Esteve |
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Antonio Esteve Ródenas or Antonio Gades (14 November 1936 – 20 July 2004) was a Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer. He helped to popularize the art form on the international stage. He was born in Elda, Alicante, and was the father of actress María Esteve and singer Celia Flores-- with his ex-partner Marisol, herself a popular actress and singer.