Mlle Augusta

Caroline Augusta Josephine Thérèse Fuchs (September 17, 1806 – February 17, 1901), known professionally as Mlle Augusta, was a German ballet dancer.

Early life Caroline Augusta Josephine Thérèse Fuchs was born in Munich, Germany on September 17, 1806.

She later married a Frenchman who styled himself the Count of St. James and claimed descent from the House of Stuart, thus she became known as the Countess of Saint-James.

Entertainment life Mademoiselle Augusta (or Mlle Augusta) was the stage name of Caroline Augusta Fuchs.

Fuchs began her professional career in Brussels, Belgium. She performed in La muette de Portici around 1830 and La Sylphilde. In March 1833, Mlle Augusta was cast in The Maid of Cashmere as Fatima, and performed at the Theatre Royal in a pas de deux with Pauline Duvernay. Following this, she took the stage at the Opéra de Paris in 1835. Her pas seul performance was met with enthusiasm, and she soon became a popular draw. Mlle Augusta concluded her career in 1851 at Burton's Theatre in New York, later hosting a complimentary benefit in memory of her husband, who died in 1855. In 1880, it was noted that she was instructing dance in New York City.

Death Mlle Augusta died in New York City, New York, United States on February 17, 1901.

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