Albert Edelfelt

Summary

Albert Edelfelt is a human^[1]. Born in Kiala manor^[2], he… he was born on July 21, 1854^[3]. He passed away in Haiko^[4]. He died on August 18, 1905^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], illustrator^[7], and graphic artist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (292 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Albert Edelfelt's place of birth was Kiala manor^[2].
• Albert Edelfelt passed away in Haiko^[4].
• Albert Edelfelt died in Porvoo^[10].
• Albert Edelfelt was born on July 21, 1854^[3].
• Albert Edelfelt died on August 18, 1905^[5].
• Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery^[11].
• Albert Edelfelt's father was Carl Albert Edelfelt^[12].
• Albert Edelfelt's mother was Alexandra Augusta Brandt^[13].
• Among Albert Edelfelt's spouses was Ellan de la Chapelle^[14].
• A child of Albert Edelfelt was Erik Edelfelt^[15].
• Albert Edelfelt held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland^[16].
• Swedish was Albert Edelfelt's native language^[17].
• Albert Edelfelt's professions included painter^[6].
• Albert Edelfelt worked as an illustrator^[7].
• Albert Edelfelt worked as a graphic artist^[8].
• Albert Edelfelt's field of work was painting^[18].
• Albert Edelfelt held the position of chairperson^[19].
• Albert Edelfelt held the position of chairperson^[20].
• Albert Edelfelt's education included a stint at Svenska normallyceum^[21].
• Albert Edelfelt was educated at University of Helsinki^[22].
• Albert Edelfelt's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki^[23].
• Albert Edelfelt was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris^[24].
• A notable student of Albert Edelfelt was Theodora Krarup^[25].
• A notable student of Albert Edelfelt was Johan Ludvig Runeberg^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Albert Edelfelt is December day^[27].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: FI^[29]

• Began / founded: 1854-07-21^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1905-08-18^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: b0d3c566-3f79-430b-8720-808c7414431b^[32]

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Origins and Family

Albert Edelfelt's place of birth was Kiala manor^[2]. He was born on July 21, 1854^[3]. His father was Carl Albert Edelfelt^[12]. His mother was Alexandra Augusta Brandt^[13]. Swedish was his native language^[17].

Education

Educated at Svenska normallyceum^[21], a normal school^[33], in Finland^[34], founded in 1864^[35]; University of Helsinki^[22], a public university^[36], in Finland^[37], founded in 1640^[38], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building^[39]; Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki^[23], an academy of fine arts^[40], in Finland^[41], founded in 1848^[42]; and Beaux-Arts de Paris^[24], an art academy^[43], in France^[44], founded in 1797^[45], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris^[46]. Studied under Nicaise de Keyser^[47], Jean-Léon Gérôme^[48], and Adolf von Becker^[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], illustrator^[7], and graphic artist^[8]. Albert Edelfelt's field of work was painting^[18]. Positions held include chairperson^[19], a type of position^[50]. Notable students include Theodora Krarup^[25] and Johan Ludvig Runeberg^[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include December day^[27], Service in the Southern Archipelago^[51], Pasteur's portrait by Edelfelt^[52], Queen Blanche de Namur^[53], Women Outside the Church at Ruokolahti^[54], and The Luxembourg Gardens, Paris^[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour^[56], a grade of an order^[57], in France^[58]; Officer of the Legion of Honour^[59], a grade of an order^[60], in France^[61]; Knight of the Legion of Honour^[62], a grade of an order^[63], in France^[64]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art^[65], an order^[66], in Germany^[67], founded in 1980^[68]; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[69], a grade of an order^[70], in Sweden^[71]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class^[72], a grade of an order^[73], in Russian Empire^[74].

Personal Life

Among Albert Edelfelt's spouses was Ellan de la Chapelle^[14]. A child of him was Erik Edelfelt^[15].

Death and Burial

Albert Edelfelt died on August 18, 1905^[5]. Recorded place of death include Haiko^[4] and Porvoo^[10], a municipality of Finland^[75], in Finland^[76]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

Albert Edelfelt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (292 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[77] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[78]

He has been cited as an influence by Magnus Enckell^[79], a painter^[80], 1870–1925^[81], of Finland^[82], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[83].

FAQs

Where was Albert Edelfelt born?

Albert Edelfelt's place of birth was Kiala manor^[2].

Where did Albert Edelfelt die?

Albert Edelfelt passed away in Haiko^[4].

Who were Albert Edelfelt's parents?

Albert Edelfelt's father was Carl Albert Edelfelt^[12]. Albert Edelfelt's mother was Alexandra Augusta Brandt^[13].

Who was Albert Edelfelt married to?

Albert Edelfelt's spouses include Ellan de la Chapelle^[14].

What did Albert Edelfelt do for work?

Albert Edelfelt worked as painter^[6], illustrator^[7], and graphic artist^[8].

Where did Albert Edelfelt go to school?

Albert Edelfelt was educated at Svenska normallyceum^[21], University of Helsinki^[22], Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki^[23], and Beaux-Arts de Paris^[24].

What awards did Albert Edelfelt receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour^[56], Officer of the Legion of Honour^[59], Knight of the Legion of Honour^[62], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art^[65].

Who did Albert Edelfelt influence?

Albert Edelfelt has been cited as an influence by Magnus Enckell^[79].