Frederic Leighton
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Summary
Frederic Leighton was born on December 3, 1830[1], in Scarborough[2]. He died on January 25, 1896[3], in London[4]. He worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], politician[7], draftsperson[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,899 views/month, #6,961 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: London[11]
- Father: Frederick Septimus Leighton[12]
- Mother: Augusta Susan Nash[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
- Ethnic group: English people[15]
- Field of work: erotic art[16]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[17], President of the Royal Academy of Arts[18]
- Educated at: Academy of Arts, Berlin[19], Academy of Fine Arts, Florence[20], Royal Academy of Arts[21], Heatherley School of Fine Art[22]
- Notable work: Flaming June[23], Cymon and Iphigenia[24], The Bath of Psyche[25], Perseus and Andromeda[26], Cimabue's Celebrated Madonna[27]
- Award received: Prix de Rome[28], Royal Gold Medal[29], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[30], Legion of Honour[31], Knight Bachelor[32]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Arts[33], Académie des beaux-arts[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Noble title: baronet[36], Baron Leighton[37]
- Movement: Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood[38], Etruscan school[39], Aestheticism[40], Neoclassicism[41], Symbolism[42]
- Genre: history painting[43], painting[44], allegory[45], mythological painting[46], figure painting[47], portrait painting[48]
- Military branch: British Army[49]
- Commons category: Frederic Leighton[50]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[51], ETH Zurich University Archives[52]
- Family name: Leighton[53]
- Given name: Frederic[54]
- Sponsor: Edward VII[55]
- Topic's main category: Category:Frederic Leighton[56]
- Commons gallery: Frederic Leighton[57]
- Work location: London[58], Brussels[59], Paris[60], Frankfurt[61]
Why It Matters
Frederic Leighton has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
FAQs
Where was Frederic Leighton born?
Frederic Leighton was born in Scarborough[2].
Where did Frederic Leighton die?
Frederic Leighton died in London[4].
Who were Frederic Leighton's parents?
Frederic Leighton's father was Frederick Septimus Leighton[12]. Frederic Leighton's mother was Augusta Susan Nash[13].
What did Frederic Leighton do for work?
Frederic Leighton worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], politician[7], draftsperson[8], and artist[9].
Where did Frederic Leighton go to school?
Frederic Leighton was educated at Academy of Arts, Berlin[19], Academy of Fine Arts, Florence[20], Royal Academy of Arts[21], and Heatherley School of Fine Art[22].
What awards did Frederic Leighton receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[28], Royal Gold Medal[29], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[30], and Legion of Honour[31].