Francis Legatt Chantrey
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Summary
Francis Legatt Chantrey was born on April 7, 1781[1], in Sheffield[2]. He died on November 25, 1841[3], in London[4]. He worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], and draftsperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (212 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1781[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1841[10]
- Place of burial: Highgate Cemetery[11]
- Mother: Sarah Chantrey (née Leggatt)[12]
- Spouse: Mary Ann Wale[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
- Field of work: art of sculpture[15], visual arts[16]
- Student: John Francis[17]
- Notable work: equestrian statue of George IV[18], The Sleeping Children[19], Statue of George Canning, Athens[20], Statue of George Washington[21]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[22], Knight Bachelor[23]
- Member of: Royal Society[24], Royal Academy of Arts[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: portrait[27]
- Commons category: Francis Chantrey[28]
- Family name: Chantrey[29]
- Given name: Francis[30]
- Work location: London[31], Paris[32], Italy[33]
- Depicted by: Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey[34]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[35], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[36], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[39], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[40], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Commons Creator page: Francis Chantrey[43]
- Name in native language: Francis Leggatt Chantrey[44]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1802[45]
- End of work period: January 1, 1842[46]
Why It Matters
Francis Legatt Chantrey has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Francis Legatt Chantrey born?
Francis Legatt Chantrey's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
Where did Francis Legatt Chantrey die?
Francis Legatt Chantrey died in London[4].
Who were Francis Legatt Chantrey's parents?
Francis Legatt Chantrey's mother was Sarah Chantrey (née Leggatt)[12].
Who was Francis Legatt Chantrey married to?
Francis Legatt Chantrey's spouses include Mary Ann Wale[13].
What did Francis Legatt Chantrey do for work?
Francis Legatt Chantrey worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], and draftsperson[7].
What awards did Francis Legatt Chantrey receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22] and Knight Bachelor[23].