Biography of Frederic Leighton (1830-1896)

Frederic Leighton (* 3. December 1830 in Scarborough; † 25. January 1896 in London) was an englischer Maler, Illustrator und Bildhauer. He was 65 years old. He was married to Dorothy Dene. His education included Academy of Arts, Berlin, Academy of Fine Arts, Florence, Royal Academy of Arts and Heatherley School of Fine Art. He received 5 awards, including Prix de Rome, Royal Gold Medal.

Life Events

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1830

Born in Scarborough, England

1896

Died in London

Biography

Birthplace

Scarborough, England

Place of Death

London

Nationality

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Occupation(5)

painter sculptor politician draftsperson artist

Awards(5)

Prix de Rome Royal Gold Medal Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order Legion of Honour Knight Bachelor

Spouse(1)

Dorothy Dene

Education(4)

Academy of Arts, Berlin Academy of Fine Arts, Florence Royal Academy of Arts Heatherley School of Fine Art

Offices & Positions(2)

member of the House of Lords President of the Royal Academy of Arts

Life Events

2 Events

1830

Born in Scarborough, England

1896