Auguste Rodin
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Auguste Rodin
Summary
Auguste Rodin is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on November 12, 1840[3]. He died in Meudon[4]. He died on November 17, 1917[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], photographer[9], and painter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (766 views/month, #6,137 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Auguste Rodin's place of birth was Paris[2].
- Auguste Rodin passed away in Meudon[4].
- Auguste Rodin was born on November 12, 1840[3].
- Auguste Rodin died on November 17, 1917[5].
- Burial took place at Villa des Brillants[12].
- Auguste Rodin is buried at Meudon[13].
- Auguste Rodin's father was Jean Baptiste Rodin[14].
- Auguste Rodin's mother was Marie Cheffer[15].
- Among Auguste Rodin's spouses was Rose Beuret Mignon[16].
- Auguste Rodin held citizenship in France[17].
- Auguste Rodin is identified as part of the French ethnic group[18].
- Auguste Rodin's professions included sculptor[6].
- Auguste Rodin's professions included graphic artist[7].
- Auguste Rodin's professions included draftsperson[8].
- Auguste Rodin worked as a photographer[9].
- Auguste Rodin worked as a painter[10].
- Auguste Rodin's professions included printmaker[19].
- Auguste Rodin's education included a stint at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[20].
- A notable work attributed to Auguste Rodin is The Thinker[21].
- A notable work attributed to Auguste Rodin is The Age of Bronze[22].
- A notable work attributed to Auguste Rodin is The Burghers of Calais[23].
- A notable work attributed to Auguste Rodin is The Gates of Hell[24].
- A notable work attributed to Auguste Rodin is Amor and Psyche[25].
- A notable work attributed to Auguste Rodin is The Kiss[26].
- Auguste Rodin received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].
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Origins and Family
Auguste Rodin's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on November 12, 1840[3]. His father was Jean Baptiste Rodin[14]. His mother was Marie Cheffer[15]. He is identified as part of the French ethnic group[18].
Education
Auguste Rodin's education included a stint at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], photographer[9], painter[10], and printmaker[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Thinker[21], a group of casts[28], in Argentina[29], founded in 1882[30]; The Age of Bronze[22], a group of casts[31], founded in 1877[32]; The Burghers of Calais[23], a group of casts[33], founded in 1888[34]; The Gates of Hell[24], a group of casts[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1880[37]; Amor and Psyche[25], a sculpture[38], founded in 1907[39]; and The Kiss[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Order of Leopold[42], a state order[43], in Belgium[44], founded in 1832[45]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[46], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[49], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[52], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; and honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[55], an award[56], in United Kingdom[57].
Personal Life
Among Auguste Rodin's spouses was Rose Beuret Mignon[16].
Death and Burial
Auguste Rodin died on November 17, 1917[5]. He died in Meudon[4]. Recorded place of burial include Villa des Brillants[12] and Meudon[13].
Why It Matters
Auguste Rodin ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (766 views/month, #6,137 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 95 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He has been cited as an influence by François Pompon[60], a sculptor[61], 1855–1933[62], of France[63], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[64], specialised in art of sculpture[65]; Antun Augustinčić[66], a sculptor[67], 1900–1979[68], of Hungary[69]; George Minne[70], a sculptor[71], 1866–1941[72], of Belgium[73], specialised in art of sculpture[74]; Bertram Mackennal[75], an artist[76], 1863–1931[77], of Australia[78], awarded the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[79], specialised in art of sculpture[80]; Frank Pé[81], an artist[82], 1956–2025[83], of Belgium[84], awarded the Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize Awarded by the Audience[85], specialised in visual arts[86]; and Josef Thorak[87], a sculptor[88], 1889–1952[89], of Austria[90].
FAQs
Where was Auguste Rodin born?
Auguste Rodin's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Auguste Rodin die?
Auguste Rodin died in Meudon[4].
Who were Auguste Rodin's parents?
Auguste Rodin's father was Jean Baptiste Rodin[14]. Auguste Rodin's mother was Marie Cheffer[15].
Who was Auguste Rodin married to?
Auguste Rodin's spouses include Rose Beuret Mignon[16].
What did Auguste Rodin do for work?
Auguste Rodin worked as sculptor[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], photographer[9], and painter[10].
Where did Auguste Rodin go to school?
Auguste Rodin was educated at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[20].
What awards did Auguste Rodin receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], Order of Leopold[42], Knight of the Legion of Honour[46], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[49].
Who did Auguste Rodin influence?
Auguste Rodin has been cited as an influence by François Pompon[60], Antun Augustinčić[66], George Minne[70], and Bertram Mackennal[75].