Raphael is a human[1]. Born in Urbino[2], he… he was born on April 6, 1483[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on April 6, 1520[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], architect[8], draftsperson[9], and architectural draftsperson[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
A notable work attributed to Raphael is La fornarina[22].
A notable work attributed to Raphael is The School of Athens[23].
A notable work attributed to Raphael is Raphael Rooms[24].
A notable work attributed to Raphael is Resurrection of Christ[25].
A notable work attributed to Raphael is Madonna and Child with the Book[26].
A notable work attributed to Raphael is The Marriage of the Virgin[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Raphael was born in Urbino[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 6, 1483[3], March 28, 1483[12], and 1483[13]. His father was Giovanni Santi[17]. His mother was Q137777555[18]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], architect[8], draftsperson[9], architectural draftsperson[10], and designer[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include La fornarina[22], a painting[28], founded in 1519[29]; The School of Athens[23], a fresco[30], in Vatican City[31], founded in 1512[32]; Raphael Rooms[24], a cycle of frescoes[33], in Vatican City[34], founded in 1508[35]; Resurrection of Christ[25], a painting[36], in Brazil[37], founded in 1500[38]; Madonna and Child with the Book[26], a painting[39], founded in 1503[40]; and The Marriage of the Virgin[27], a painting[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1504[43].
Recognition
Raphael received the Order of the Golden Spur[44].
Personal Life
Raphael's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[45].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 6, 1520[5] and April 7, 1520[14]. Raphael passed away in Rome[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[46]. Recorded place of burial include Pantheon[15] and Tomb of him[16].
Why It Matters
Raphael has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Guido Reni[48], a painter[49], 1575–1642[50], of Papal States[51], specialised in painting[52]; François de Poilly[53], a printmaker[54], 1622–1693[55], of France[56]; Barbara Longhi[57], a painter[58], 1552–1638[59], specialised in painting[60]; and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres[61], a painter[62], 1780–1867[63], of France[64], awarded the Prix de Rome[65], specialised in painting[66].
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