Albert Edelfelt

Summary

Albert Edelfelt is a human^[1]. Born in Kiala manor^[2], he… he was born on July 21, 1854^[3]. He passed away in Haiko^[4]. He died on August 18, 1905^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], illustrator^[7], and graphic artist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Albert Edelfelt's place of birth was Kiala manor^[2].
• Albert Edelfelt passed away in Haiko^[4].
• Albert Edelfelt died in Porvoo^[10].
• Albert Edelfelt was born on July 21, 1854^[3].
• Albert Edelfelt died on August 18, 1905^[5].
• Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery^[11].
• Albert Edelfelt's father was Carl Albert Edelfelt^[12].
• Albert Edelfelt's mother was Alexandra Augusta Brandt^[13].
• Among Albert Edelfelt's spouses was Ellan de la Chapelle^[14].
• A child of Albert Edelfelt was Erik Edelfelt^[15].
• Albert Edelfelt held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland^[16].
• Swedish was Albert Edelfelt's native language^[17].
• Albert Edelfelt's professions included painter^[6].
• Albert Edelfelt worked as an illustrator^[7].
• Albert Edelfelt worked as a graphic artist^[8].
• Albert Edelfelt's field of work was painting^[18].
• Albert Edelfelt held the position of chairperson^[19].
• Albert Edelfelt held the position of chairperson^[20].
• Albert Edelfelt's education included a stint at Svenska normallyceum^[21].
• Albert Edelfelt was educated at University of Helsinki^[22].
• Albert Edelfelt's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki^[23].
• Albert Edelfelt was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris^[24].
• A notable student of Albert Edelfelt was Theodora Krarup^[25].
• A notable student of Albert Edelfelt was Johan Ludvig Runeberg^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Albert Edelfelt is December day^[27].

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Origins and Family

Albert Edelfelt's place of birth was Kiala manor^[2]. He was born on July 21, 1854^[3]. His father was Carl Albert Edelfelt^[12]. His mother was Alexandra Augusta Brandt^[13]. Swedish was his native language^[17].

Education

Educated at Svenska normallyceum^[21], a normal school^[28], in Finland^[29], founded in 1864^[30]; University of Helsinki^[22], a public university^[31], in Finland^[32], founded in 1640^[33], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building^[34]; Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki^[23], an academy of fine arts^[35], in Finland^[36], founded in 1848^[37]; and Beaux-Arts de Paris^[24], an art academy^[38], in France^[39], founded in 1797^[40], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris^[41]. Studied under Nicaise de Keyser^[42], Jean-Léon Gérôme^[43], and Adolf von Becker^[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], illustrator^[7], and graphic artist^[8]. Albert Edelfelt's field of work was painting^[18]. Positions held include chairperson^[19], a type of position^[45]. Notable students include Theodora Krarup^[25] and Johan Ludvig Runeberg^[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include December day^[27], Service in the Southern Archipelago^[46], Pasteur's portrait by Edelfelt^[47], Queen Blanche de Namur^[48], Women Outside the Church at Ruokolahti^[49], and The Luxembourg Gardens, Paris^[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour^[51], a grade of an order^[52], in France^[53]; Officer of the Legion of Honour^[54], a grade of an order^[55], in France^[56]; Knight of the Legion of Honour^[57], a grade of an order^[58], in France^[59]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art^[60], an order^[61], in Germany^[62], founded in 1980^[63]; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[64], a grade of an order^[65], in Sweden^[66]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class^[67], a grade of an order^[68], in Russian Empire^[69].

Personal Life

Among Albert Edelfelt's spouses was Ellan de la Chapelle^[14]. A child of him was Erik Edelfelt^[15].

Death and Burial

Albert Edelfelt died on August 18, 1905^[5]. Recorded place of death include Haiko^[4] and Porvoo^[10], a municipality of Finland^[70], in Finland^[71]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

Albert Edelfelt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[72] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[73]

He has been cited as an influence by Magnus Enckell^[74], a painter^[75], 1870–1925^[76], of Finland^[77], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[78].

FAQs

Where was Albert Edelfelt born?

Albert Edelfelt's place of birth was Kiala manor^[2].

Where did Albert Edelfelt die?

Albert Edelfelt passed away in Haiko^[4].

Who were Albert Edelfelt's parents?

Albert Edelfelt's father was Carl Albert Edelfelt^[12]. Albert Edelfelt's mother was Alexandra Augusta Brandt^[13].

Who was Albert Edelfelt married to?

Albert Edelfelt's spouses include Ellan de la Chapelle^[14].

What did Albert Edelfelt do for work?

Albert Edelfelt worked as painter^[6], illustrator^[7], and graphic artist^[8].

Where did Albert Edelfelt go to school?

Albert Edelfelt was educated at Svenska normallyceum^[21], University of Helsinki^[22], Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki^[23], and Beaux-Arts de Paris^[24].

What awards did Albert Edelfelt receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour^[51], Officer of the Legion of Honour^[54], Knight of the Legion of Honour^[57], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art^[60].

Who did Albert Edelfelt influence?

Albert Edelfelt has been cited as an influence by Magnus Enckell^[74].