Frederic Leighton

Summary

Frederic Leighton is a human^[1]. Born in Scarborough^[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1830^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on January 25, 1896^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], sculptor^[7], politician^[8], draftsperson^[9], and artist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (407 views/month, #6,961 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Frederic Leighton's place of birth was Scarborough^[2].
• Frederic Leighton died in London^[4].
• Frederic Leighton was born on December 3, 1830^[3].
• Frederic Leighton died on January 25, 1896^[5].
• Burial took place at London^[12].
• Frederic Leighton's father was Frederick Septimus Leighton^[13].
• Frederic Leighton's mother was Augusta Susan Nash^[14].
• Frederic Leighton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[15].
• Frederic Leighton is identified as part of the English people ethnic group^[16].
• Frederic Leighton's professions included painter^[6].
• Frederic Leighton worked as a sculptor^[7].
• Frederic Leighton worked as a politician^[8].
• Frederic Leighton's professions included draftsperson^[9].
• Frederic Leighton worked as an artist^[10].
• Frederic Leighton's field of work was erotic art^[17].
• Frederic Leighton held the position of member of the House of Lords^[18].
• Frederic Leighton held the position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts^[19].
• Frederic Leighton was educated at Academy of Arts, Berlin^[20].
• Frederic Leighton's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts, Florence^[21].
• Frederic Leighton was educated at Royal Academy of Arts^[22].
• Frederic Leighton's education included a stint at Heatherley School of Fine Art^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Frederic Leighton is Flaming June^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Frederic Leighton is Cimabue's Celebrated Madonna^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Frederic Leighton is The Bath of Psyche^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Frederic Leighton is Cymon and Iphigenia^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Scarborough^[2], Frederic Leighton… he was born on December 3, 1830^[3]. His father was Frederick Septimus Leighton^[13]. His mother was Augusta Susan Nash^[14]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group^[16].

Education

Educated at Academy of Arts, Berlin^[20], an academy^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1993^[30], headquartered in Academy of Arts (Pariser Platz)^[31]; Academy of Fine Arts, Florence^[21], an academy of fine arts^[32], in Italy^[33], founded in 1784^[34]; Royal Academy of Arts^[22], a national academy^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1768^[37], headquartered in City of Westminster^[38]; and Heatherley School of Fine Art^[23], a school^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1845^[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], sculptor^[7], politician^[8], draftsperson^[9], and artist^[10]. Frederic Leighton's field of work was erotic art^[17]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords^[18], a position^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1801^[44] and President of the Royal Academy of Arts^[19], a president^[45], in United Kingdom^[46].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Flaming June^[24], a painting^[47], founded in 1895^[48]; Cimabue's Celebrated Madonna^[25], a painting^[49], founded in 1854^[50]; The Bath of Psyche^[26], a painting^[51], founded in 1890^[52]; and Cymon and Iphigenia^[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome^[53], an award^[54], in France^[55], founded in 1663^[56]; Royal Gold Medal^[57], an architecture award^[58], in United Kingdom^[59], founded in 1848^[60]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[61], a civil decoration^[62], in Prussia^[63], founded in 1842^[64]; Legion of Honour^[65], a state order^[66], in France^[67], founded in 1802^[68]; and Knight Bachelor^[69], a title of honor^[70], in United Kingdom^[71], founded in 1300^[72].

Death and Burial

Frederic Leighton died on January 25, 1896^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at London^[12].

Why It Matters

Frederic Leighton ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (407 views/month, #6,961 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 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[74]

FAQs

Where was Frederic Leighton born?

Frederic Leighton's place of birth was Scarborough^[2].

Where did Frederic Leighton die?

Frederic Leighton died in London^[4].

Who were Frederic Leighton's parents?

Frederic Leighton's father was Frederick Septimus Leighton^[13]. Frederic Leighton's mother was Augusta Susan Nash^[14].

What did Frederic Leighton do for work?

Frederic Leighton worked as painter^[6], sculptor^[7], politician^[8], draftsperson^[9], and artist^[10].

Where did Frederic Leighton go to school?

Frederic Leighton was educated at Academy of Arts, Berlin^[20], Academy of Fine Arts, Florence^[21], Royal Academy of Arts^[22], and Heatherley School of Fine Art^[23].

What awards did Frederic Leighton receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome^[53], Royal Gold Medal^[57], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[61], and Legion of Honour^[65].