1900 - 1990
Xavier Cugat Spanish Conductor
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Relationships
Xavier Cugat was previously married to Charo (1966 - 1978), Abbe Lane (1952 - 1964), Lorraine Allen (1947 - 1952), Carmen Castillo (1929) and Rita Montaner (1918 - 1920).
About
Spanish Conductor Xavier Cugat was born Francesc d`Asís Xavier Cugat Mingall de Bru i Deulofeu on 1st January, 1900 in Girona, Cataluna, Spain and passed away on 27th Oct 1990 Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain aged 90. He is most remembered for The Rhumba King. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 5 |
91 years, 1 month
|
25 years
|
3 years
|
|---|
| Total | 5 |
91 years, 1 month
|
25 years
|
3 years
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
Xavier
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| Last Name |
Cugat
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| Full Name at Birth |
Francesc d`Asís Xavier Cugat Mingall de Bru i Deulofeu
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| Alternative Name |
Cugie, Francesc d`Asís Xavier Cugat Mingall de Bru i Deulofeu, Xavier Cugat
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| Age |
90 (age at death) years
|
| Birthday |
1st January, 1900
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| Birthplace |
Girona, Cataluna, Spain
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| Died |
27th October, 1990
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| Place of Death |
Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
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| Cause of Death |
Heart Failure
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| Build |
Large
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
Spanish
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, actor, director. screenwriter
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| Occupation |
Conductor
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| Claim to Fame |
The Rhumba King
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| Music Genre |
Easy Listening, Cha-Cha
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| Year(s) Active |
1925–1990
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| Music Style |
Big Band, World Fusion, Instrumental Pop, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Lounge, Latin, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Cuban Traditions
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| Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Rousing, Fun, Exuberant, Cheerful, Amiable/Good-Natured, Passionate, Romantic, Campy, Rollicking
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| Instrument |
Violin, Arranger, Bandleader, Leader
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| Official Websites |
http://www.xaviercugat.com, www.allmovie.com/artist/xavier-cugat-p86338, www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/xavier_cugat/, http://xaviercugat.com
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Xavier Cugat (1 January 1900 – 27 October 1990) was a Spanish-Cuban and American musician and bandleader who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music. In New York City he was the leader of the resident orchestra at the Waldorf–Astoria before and after World War II. He was also a cartoonist and a restaurateur. The personal papers of Xavier Cugat are preserved in the Biblioteca de Catalunya.
