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 draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,700 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 was born on April 19, 1932[3].
- Fernando Botero died on September 15, 2023[5].
- Burial took place at Pietrasanta[12].
- Fernando Botero was married to Gloria Zea[13].
- Fernando Botero was married to Sophía Vári[14].
- A child of Fernando Botero was Fernando Botero Zea[15].
- Fernando Botero held citizenship in Colombia[16].
- Fernando Botero held citizenship in France[17].
- Fernando Botero is identified as part of the Colombians ethnic group[18].
- Fernando Botero's professions included painter[6].
- Fernando Botero worked as a sculptor[7].
- Fernando Botero worked as a draftsperson[8].
- Fernando Botero's professions included illustrator[9].
- Fernando Botero's professions included architectural draftsperson[10].
- Fernando Botero's field of work was art of sculpture[19].
- Fernando Botero's field of work was figurative art[20].
- Fernando Botero's field of work was painting[21].
- Fernando Botero's education included a stint at National University of Colombia[22].
- Fernando Botero's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[23].
- A notable work attributed to Fernando Botero is The Bullfight[24].
- A notable work attributed to Fernando Botero is The death of Luis Chalmeta[25].
- A notable work attributed to Fernando Botero is The Raval Cat[26].
- Fernando Botero received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[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[18].
Education
Educated at National University of Colombia[22], a public university[28], in Colombia[29], founded in 1867[30], headquartered in Bogotá[31] and Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[23], 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], and architectural draftsperson[10]. Fields of work include art of sculpture[19], a type of arts[36]; figurative art[20], an art genre[37]; and painting[21], a method[38].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Bullfight[24], a painting series[39], founded in 1984[40]; The death of Luis Chalmeta[25], a painting[41], founded in 1984[42]; and The Raval Cat[26]. Things named for Fernando Botero include Botero Museum[43], a museum[44], in Colombia[45], founded in 2000[46], headquartered in Bogotá[47].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[27], a grade of an order[48], in Spain[49]; Cruz de Boyaca[50], a grade of an order[51], in Colombia[52], founded in 1927[53]; and honorary doctor of the University of Miami[54], an award[55], in United States[56].
Personal Life
Spouses include Gloria Zea[13], a philosopher[57], 1935–2019[58], of Colombia[59] and Sophía Vári[14], a painter[60], 1940–2023[61], of Greece[62], specialised in jewelry[63]. A child of Fernando Botero was Fernando Botero Zea[15].
Death and Burial
Fernando Botero died on September 15, 2023[5]. He passed away in Monaco[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[64]. Burial took place at Pietrasanta[12].
Why It Matters
Fernando Botero ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,700 views/month, #6,592 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Entities named for him include Botero Museum[43], a museum[44], in Colombia[45], founded in 2000[46], headquartered in Bogotá[47].
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[13] and Sophía Vári[14].
What did Fernando Botero do for work?
Fernando Botero worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], draftsperson[8], illustrator[9], and architectural draftsperson[10].
Where did Fernando Botero go to school?
Fernando Botero was educated at National University of Colombia[22] and Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[23].
What awards did Fernando Botero receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[27], Cruz de Boyaca[50], and honorary doctor of the University of Miami[54].