Fernando de Szyszlo

Peruvian painter (1925-2017)
Person human Q5445006
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Fernando de Szyszlo

Summary

Fernando de Szyszlo is a human[1]. Born in Lima[2], he… he was born on July 5, 1924[3]. He died in Lima[4]. He died on October 9, 2017[5]. He worked as an artist[6] and painter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lima[2], Fernando de Szyszlo…
  • Fernando de Szyszlo died in Lima[4].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo was born on July 5, 1924[3].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo was born on July 5, 1925[9].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo died on October 9, 2017[5].
  • Among Fernando de Szyszlo's spouses was Blanca Varela[10].
  • A child of Fernando de Szyszlo was Lorenzo de Szyszlo[11].
  • A child of Fernando de Szyszlo was Vicente de Szyszlo[12].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo held citizenship in Peru[13].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo worked as an artist[6].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo's professions included painter[7].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo's field of work was painting[14].
  • Among Fernando de Szyszlo's employers was Pontifical Catholic University of Peru[15].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo was employed by Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion[16].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo was employed by Organization of American States[17].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo's education included a stint at Pontifical Catholic University of Peru[18].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo's education included a stint at National University of Engineering[19].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo was educated at Colegio de la Inmaculada[20].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[21].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo received the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[23].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo was influenced by Adolfo Winternitz[24].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo is recorded as male[25].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Fernando de Szyszlo is associated with the abstract art movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Fernando de Szyszlo's place of birth was Lima[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 5, 1924[3] and July 5, 1925[9].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Catholic University of Peru[18], a pontifical university[28], in Peru[29], founded in 1917[30], headquartered in Lima[31]; National University of Engineering[19], a public university[32], in Peru[33], founded in 1876[34]; and Colegio de la Inmaculada[20], a Jesuit school[35], in Peru[36], founded in 1878[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include artist[6] and painter[7]. Fernando de Szyszlo's field of work was painting[14]. Employers include Pontifical Catholic University of Peru[15], a pontifical university[38], in Peru[39], founded in 1917[40], headquartered in Lima[41]; Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion[16], a museum[42], in Peru[43], founded in 2015[44]; and Organization of American States[17], an international organization[45], in United States[46], founded in 1948[47], headquartered in Pan American Union Building[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[21], a grade of an order[49], in Peru[50]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; and Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[23], an order[53], in Chile[54], founded in 1956[55].

Personal Life

Fernando de Szyszlo was married to Blanca Varela[10]. Children include Lorenzo de Szyszlo[11], of Peru[56] and Vicente de Szyszlo[12].

Death and Burial

Fernando de Szyszlo died on October 9, 2017[5]. He died in Lima[4].

Why It Matters

Fernando de Szyszlo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Fernando de Szyszlo born?

Fernando de Szyszlo's place of birth was Lima[2].

Where did Fernando de Szyszlo die?

Fernando de Szyszlo died in Lima[4].

Who was Fernando de Szyszlo married to?

Fernando de Szyszlo's spouses include Blanca Varela[10].

What did Fernando de Szyszlo do for work?

Fernando de Szyszlo worked as artist[6] and painter[7].

Where did Fernando de Szyszlo go to school?

Fernando de Szyszlo was educated at Pontifical Catholic University of Peru[18], National University of Engineering[19], and Colegio de la Inmaculada[20].

What awards did Fernando de Szyszlo receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[21], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], and Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[23].

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  24. [5] . Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  29. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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