Fernando Botero
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Fernando Botero
Summary
Fernando Botero is a human[1]. Born in Medellín[2], he… he was born on April 19, 1932[3]. He died in Monaco[4]. He died on September 15, 2023[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], draftsperson[8], illustrator[9], and architectural drafter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,829 views/month, #6,592 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Medellín[2], Fernando Botero…
- Fernando Botero died in Monaco[4].
- Fernando Botero passed away in Monte Carlo[12].
- Fernando Botero was born on April 19, 1932[3].
- Fernando Botero died on September 15, 2023[5].
- Fernando Botero died on 2023[13].
- Fernando Botero is buried at Pietrasanta[14].
- Among Fernando Botero's spouses was Gloria Zea[15].
- Fernando Botero was married to Sophía Vári[16].
- A child of Fernando Botero was Fernando Botero Zea[17].
- Fernando Botero held citizenship in Colombia[18].
- Fernando Botero held citizenship in France[19].
- Fernando Botero held citizenship in Italy[20].
- Fernando Botero is identified as part of the Colombians ethnic group[21].
- Fernando Botero's professions included painter[6].
- Fernando Botero's professions included sculptor[7].
- Fernando Botero's professions included draftsperson[8].
- Fernando Botero's professions included illustrator[9].
- Fernando Botero worked as an architectural drafter[10].
- Fernando Botero's professions included plastic artist[22].
- Fernando Botero's field of work was art of sculpture[23].
- Fernando Botero's field of work was figurative art[24].
- Fernando Botero's field of work was painting[25].
- Fernando Botero's education included a stint at National University of Colombia[26].
- Fernando Botero was educated at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[27].
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Origins and Family
Fernando Botero was born in Medellín[2]. He was born on April 19, 1932[3]. He is identified as part of the Colombians ethnic group[21].
Education
Educated at National University of Colombia[26], a public university[28], in Colombia[29], founded in 1867[30], headquartered in Bogotá[31] and Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[27], an art academy[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1752[34], headquartered in Palace of Goyeneche[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], draftsperson[8], illustrator[9], architectural drafter[10], and plastic artist[22]. Fields of work include art of sculpture[23], a type of arts[36]; figurative art[24], an art genre[37]; and painting[25], a method[38].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Bullfight[39], a painting series[40], founded in 1984[41]; The death of Luis Chalmeta[42]; and The Raval Cat[43]. Things named for Fernando Botero include Botero Museum[44], a museum[45], in Colombia[46], founded in 2000[47], headquartered in Bogotá[48].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[49], a grade of an order[50], in Spain[51]; Cruz de Boyaca[52], a grade of an order[53], in Colombia[54], founded in 1927[55]; and honorary doctor of the University of Miami[56], an award[57], in United States[58].
Personal Life
Spouses include Gloria Zea[15], a philosopher[59], 1935–2019[60], of Colombia[61] and Sophía Vári[16], a painter[62], 1940–2023[63], of Greece[64], specialised in jewelry[65]. A child of Fernando Botero was Fernando Botero Zea[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include September 15, 2023[5] and 2023[13]. Recorded place of death include Monaco[4], a sovereign state[66], in Monaco[67], founded in 1297[68] and Monte Carlo[12], a border city[69], in Monaco[70], founded in 1866[71]. The cause of death was pneumonia[72]. Burial took place at Pietrasanta[14].
Why It Matters
Fernando Botero ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,829 views/month, #6,592 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
Entities named for him include Botero Museum[44], a museum[45], in Colombia[46], founded in 2000[47], headquartered in Bogotá[48].
FAQs
Where was Fernando Botero born?
Fernando Botero was born in Medellín[2].
Where did Fernando Botero die?
Fernando Botero died in Monaco[4].
Who was Fernando Botero married to?
Fernando Botero's spouses include Gloria Zea[15] and Sophía Vári[16].
What did Fernando Botero do for work?
Fernando Botero worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], draftsperson[8], illustrator[9], and architectural drafter[10].
Where did Fernando Botero go to school?
Fernando Botero was educated at National University of Colombia[26] and Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[27].
What awards did Fernando Botero receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[49], Cruz de Boyaca[52], and honorary doctor of the University of Miami[56].