Aleijadinho
Colonial Brazil-born sculptor and architect (c.1738-1814)
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Summary
Aleijadinho was born on August 29, 1730[1], in Cachoeira do Campo[2]. He died on November 18, 1814[3], in Ouro Preto[4]. He worked as an architect[5], sculptor[6], and artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,466 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Colonial Brazil[9]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[10], Pardo Brazilians[11], African Brazilians[12]
- Field of work: art of sculpture[13], architecture[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Movement: Baroque[16], Rococo[17]
- Commons category: Aleijadinho[18]
- Cause of death: leprosy[19]
- Pseudonym: Lisboa, Antonio Francisco[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Aleijadinho[21]
- Work location: Minas Gerais[22]
- Described at URL: https://arteforadomuseu.com.br/artistas/aleijadinho-arte-fora-do-museu/[23]
- Medical condition: leprosy[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Described by source: St. James Guide to Black Artists[26], Enciclopédia Negra[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[28], Brazilian Portuguese[29]
- Commons Creator page: Aleijadinho[30]
- Name in native language: Aleijadinho[31]
- Social classification: slave owner[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[33]
Why It Matters
Aleijadinho has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Aleijadinho born?
Aleijadinho's place of birth was Cachoeira do Campo[2].
Where did Aleijadinho die?
Aleijadinho died in Ouro Preto[4].
What did Aleijadinho do for work?
Aleijadinho worked as an architect[5], sculptor[6], and artist[7].