John La Farge
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Summary
John La Farge was born on March 31, 1835[1], in New York City[2]. He died on November 14, 1910[3], in Providence[4]. He worked as a painter[5], stained-glass artist[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (682 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Green-Wood Cemetery[9]
- Father: John Frederick La Farge Sr.[10]
- Spouse: Margaret Mason LaFarge[11]
- Child: John LaFarge, Jr.[12], Christopher Grant LaFarge[13], Oliver Hazard Perry La Farge[14], Bancel La Farge[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Employer: The New School[17]
- Educated at: Fordham University[18], Fordham Preparatory School[19], Mount St. Mary's University[20]
- Notable work: Resurrection[21]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[22]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: portrait[25]
- Commons category: John La Farge[26]
- Family name: La Farge[27]
- Given name: John[28]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Commons Creator page: John La Farge[32]
- Name in native language: John La Farge[33]
Why It Matters
John La Farge has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He has been cited as an influence by William Willet[36], a painter[37], 1869–1921[38], of United States[39].
FAQs
Where was John La Farge born?
John La Farge was born in New York City[2].
Where did John La Farge die?
John La Farge passed away in Providence[4].
Who were John La Farge's parents?
John La Farge's father was John Frederick La Farge Sr.[10].
Who was John La Farge married to?
John La Farge's spouses include Margaret Mason LaFarge[11].
What did John La Farge do for work?
John La Farge worked as a painter[5], stained-glass artist[6], and writer[7].
Where did John La Farge go to school?
John La Farge was educated at Fordham University[18], Fordham Preparatory School[19], and Mount St. Mary's University[20].
What awards did John La Farge receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
Who did John La Farge influence?
John La Farge has been cited as an influence by William Willet[36].