Anthony Caro

English abstract sculptor (1924-2013)
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Anthony Caro

Summary

Anthony Caro is a human[1]. He was born in Surrey[2]. He was born on March 8, 1924[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 23, 2013[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], visual artist[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Anthony Caro's place of birth was Surrey[2].
  • Anthony Caro passed away in London[4].
  • Anthony Caro was born on March 8, 1924[3].
  • Anthony Caro died on October 23, 2013[5].
  • Among Anthony Caro's spouses was Sheila Girling[10].
  • A child of Anthony Caro was Tim Caro[11].
  • A child of Anthony Caro was Paul Caro[12].
  • Anthony Caro held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Anthony Caro held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Anthony Caro worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Anthony Caro worked as a visual artist[7].
  • Anthony Caro worked as an artist[8].
  • Anthony Caro's field of work was art of sculpture[15].
  • Anthony Caro was employed by Saint Martin's School of Art[16].
  • Anthony Caro was educated at Christ's College[17].
  • Anthony Caro's education included a stint at University of Westminster[18].
  • Anthony Caro's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Arts[19].
  • Anthony Caro was educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design[20].
  • Anthony Caro's education included a stint at Charterhouse School[21].
  • Anthony Caro's education included a stint at Cyprus College of Art[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Anthony Caro is After Olympia[23].
  • Anthony Caro received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24].
  • Anthony Caro received the Order of Merit[25].
  • Anthony Caro received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • Anthony Caro received the Knight Bachelor[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Surrey[2], Anthony Caro… he was born on March 8, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at Christ's College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1505[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; University of Westminster[18], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1838[34], headquartered in London[35]; Royal Academy of Arts[19], a national academy[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1768[38], headquartered in City of Westminster[39]; Chelsea College of Art and Design[20], an art academy[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1895[42]; Charterhouse School[21], a boarding school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1611[45], headquartered in Godalming[46]; and Cyprus College of Art[22], a college[47], in Cyprus[48], founded in 1969[49], headquartered in Paphos[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], visual artist[7], and artist[8]. Anthony Caro's field of work was art of sculpture[15]. Among his employers was Saint Martin's School of Art[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Anthony Caro is After Olympia[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; Order of Merit[25], an order[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1902[55]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], a grade of an order[56], in United Kingdom[57]; Knight Bachelor[27], a title of honor[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1300[60]; Praemium Imperiale[61], an international award[62], founded in 1988[63]; and honorary doctor of the University Lille-III[64], an award[65], in France[66].

Personal Life

Among Anthony Caro's spouses was Sheila Girling[10]. Children include Tim Caro[11], an evolutionary biologist[67], b. 1952[68], of United Kingdom[69] and Paul Caro[12], a painter[70], b. 1958[71].

Death and Burial

Anthony Caro died on October 23, 2013[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[72].

Why It Matters

Anthony Caro ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Caro born?

Anthony Caro was born in Surrey[2].

Where did Anthony Caro die?

Anthony Caro passed away in London[4].

Who was Anthony Caro married to?

Anthony Caro's spouses include Sheila Girling[10].

What did Anthony Caro do for work?

Anthony Caro worked as sculptor[6], visual artist[7], and artist[8].

Where did Anthony Caro go to school?

Anthony Caro was educated at Christ's College[17], University of Westminster[18], Royal Academy of Arts[19], and Chelsea College of Art and Design[20].

What awards did Anthony Caro receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24], Order of Merit[25], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], and Knight Bachelor[27].

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  2. [73] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [74] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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