Violet Alford
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Violet Alford (18 March 1881 – 16 February 1972)[1] was an internationally recognised authority on folk dancing and its related music, costume, and folk customs. She believed that a common prehistoric root explained the similarities found across much of Europe.[2]
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Violet Alford | |
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Born | 18 March 1881 Cleeve, Somerset, UK |
Died | 16 February 1972 (age 90) Somerset, UK |
Occupation(s) | Folklorist, writer |
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