Bernard Berenson
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Summary
Bernard Berenson was born on June 26, 1865[1], in Vilnius[2]. He died on October 6, 1959[3], in Florence[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], historian[6], writer[7], art critic[8], and connoisseur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,845 views/month, #7,032 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1865[11]
- Date of death: October 7, 1958[12], January 1, 1959[13]
- Place of burial: Villa I Tatti[14]
- Father: Albert Valvrojenski[15]
- Mother: Judith Mickleshanki[16]
- Spouse: Mary Berenson[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18], Russian Empire[19]
- Occupation: art collector[20], photography collector[21]
- Field of work: Renaissance painting[22], art history[23]
- Educated at: Harvard University[24], Boston University[25], Boston Latin School[26]
- Student: Isabella Stewart Gardner[27], Maud Cruttwell[28]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], Serena Medal[30], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[31]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32], American Academy of Arts and Letters[33], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[34], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[35]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[36], Catholicism[37]
- Influenced by: Giovanni Morelli[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Commons category: Bernard Berenson[40]
- Unmarried partner: Belle da Costa Greene[41]
- Archives at: Berenson Library[42], Departmental archives of Yvelines[43], Courtauld Institute of Art[44]
- Residence: Villa I Tatti[45]
- Family name: Berenson[46]
- Given name: Bernard[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bernard Berenson[48]
- Work location: Florence[49]
Why It Matters
Bernard Berenson has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Bernard Berenson born?
Bernard Berenson was born in Vilnius[2].
Where did Bernard Berenson die?
Bernard Berenson passed away in Florence[4].
Who were Bernard Berenson's parents?
Bernard Berenson's father was Albert Valvrojenski[15]. Bernard Berenson's mother was Judith Mickleshanki[16].
Who was Bernard Berenson married to?
Bernard Berenson's spouses include Mary Berenson[17].
What did Bernard Berenson do for work?
Bernard Berenson worked as an art historian[5], historian[6], writer[7], art critic[8], and connoisseur[9].
Where did Bernard Berenson go to school?
Bernard Berenson was educated at Harvard University[24], Boston University[25], and Boston Latin School[26].
What awards did Bernard Berenson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], Serena Medal[30], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[31].