Abbott Handerson Thayer

American artist (1849-1921)
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Abbott Handerson Thayer

Summary

Abbott Handerson Thayer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on August 12, 1849[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on May 29, 1921[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and naturalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Abbott Handerson Thayer's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer died in Dublin[4].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer was born on August 12, 1849[3].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer died on May 29, 1921[5].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer's father was William Henry Thayer[9].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer's mother was Ellen Thayer[10].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer was married to Emma Beach Thayer[11].
  • A child of Abbott Handerson Thayer was Gerald H. Thayer[12].
  • A child of Abbott Handerson Thayer was Gladys Thayer[13].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer's professions included painter[6].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer worked as a naturalist[7].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer's field of work was painting[15].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer was educated at Chapel Hill – Chauncy Hall School[17].
  • A notable student of Abbott Handerson Thayer was Margarita Pumpelly Smyth[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Abbott Handerson Thayer is Stevenson Memorial[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Abbott Handerson Thayer is The Sisters[20].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer received the Temple Gold Medal[21].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[22].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer is recorded as male[23].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer's genre is landscape painting[25].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer's Commons category is recorded as Abbott Handerson Thayer[26].
  • Abbott Handerson Thayer's family name is recorded as Thayer[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Abbott Handerson Thayer's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on August 12, 1849[3]. His father was William Henry Thayer[9]. His mother was Ellen Thayer[10].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Chapel Hill – Chauncy Hall School[17], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1828[34]. Abbott Handerson Thayer studied under Jean-Léon Gérôme[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and naturalist[7]. Abbott Handerson Thayer's field of work was painting[15]. A notable student of him was Margarita Pumpelly Smyth[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Stevenson Memorial[19], a painting[36], founded in 1903[37] and The Sisters[20], a painting[38], founded in 1884[39].

Recognition

Abbott Handerson Thayer received the Temple Gold Medal[21].

Personal Life

Among Abbott Handerson Thayer's spouses was Emma Beach Thayer[11]. Children include Gerald H. Thayer[12], a painter[40], 1883–1939[41], of United States[42] and Gladys Thayer[13], a painter[43], 1886–1945[44], of United States[45].

Death and Burial

Abbott Handerson Thayer died on May 29, 1921[5]. He died in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

Abbott Handerson Thayer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Abbott Handerson Thayer born?

Abbott Handerson Thayer was born in Boston[2].

Where did Abbott Handerson Thayer die?

Abbott Handerson Thayer died in Dublin[4].

Who were Abbott Handerson Thayer's parents?

Abbott Handerson Thayer's father was William Henry Thayer[9]. Abbott Handerson Thayer's mother was Ellen Thayer[10].

Who was Abbott Handerson Thayer married to?

Abbott Handerson Thayer's spouses include Emma Beach Thayer[11].

What did Abbott Handerson Thayer do for work?

Abbott Handerson Thayer worked as painter[6] and naturalist[7].

Where did Abbott Handerson Thayer go to school?

Abbott Handerson Thayer was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16] and Chapel Hill – Chauncy Hall School[17].

What awards did Abbott Handerson Thayer receive?

Honors received include Temple Gold Medal[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.
  26. [35] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Child Gerald H. Thayer, Gladys Thayer
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