Manuel Tolsá

Spanish architect (1757-1816)
Person human Q1374668
Manuel Tolsá
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Manuel Tolsá

Summary

Manuel Tolsá is a human[1]. His place of birth was Enguera[2]. He was born on May 4, 1757[3]. He died in Mexico City[4]. He died on December 25, 1816[5]. He worked as an architect[6], sculptor[7], painter[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Manuel Tolsá was born in Enguera[2].
  • Manuel Tolsá died in Mexico City[4].
  • Manuel Tolsá was born on May 4, 1757[3].
  • Manuel Tolsá died on December 25, 1816[5].
  • Manuel Tolsá is buried at Santa Veracruz Church, Mexico City[11].
  • Manuel Tolsá held citizenship in Spain[12].
  • Manuel Tolsá held citizenship in Mexico[13].
  • Manuel Tolsá's professions included architect[6].
  • Manuel Tolsá worked as a sculptor[7].
  • Manuel Tolsá worked as a painter[8].
  • Manuel Tolsá worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Manuel Tolsá was educated at Reial Acadèmia de Belles Arts de Sant Carles de València[14].
  • Manuel Tolsá's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Manuel Tolsá is Hospicio Cabañas[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Manuel Tolsá is El Caballito[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Manuel Tolsá is Palacio de Minería[18].
  • Manuel Tolsá was influenced by Vicent Gascó i Massot[19].
  • Manuel Tolsá was influenced by Antoni Gilabert Fornés[20].
  • Manuel Tolsá is recorded as male[21].
  • Manuel Tolsá's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Manuel Tolsá's Commons category is recorded as Manuel Tolsá[23].
  • Manuel Tolsá's residence is recorded as Veracruz[24].
  • Manuel Tolsá's given name is recorded as Manuel[25].
  • Manuel Tolsá's depicted by is recorded as Manuel Tolsá[26].
  • Manuel Tolsá's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Enguera[2], Manuel Tolsá… he was born on May 4, 1757[3].

Education

Educated at Reial Acadèmia de Belles Arts de Sant Carles de València[14], an art academy[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1768[30], headquartered in Museu de Belles Arts de València[31] and Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[15], an art academy[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1752[34], headquartered in Palace of Goyeneche[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], sculptor[7], painter[8], and university teacher[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hospicio Cabañas[16], a hospice[36], in Mexico[37], founded in 1810[38]; El Caballito[17], a sculpture[39], in Mexico[40], founded in 1802[41]; and Palacio de Minería[18], a building[42], in Mexico[43].

Death and Burial

Manuel Tolsá died on December 25, 1816[5]. He died in Mexico City[4]. He is buried at Santa Veracruz Church, Mexico City[11].

Why It Matters

Manuel Tolsá ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Manuel Tolsá born?

Born in Enguera[2], Manuel Tolsá…

Where did Manuel Tolsá die?

Manuel Tolsá passed away in Mexico City[4].

What did Manuel Tolsá do for work?

Manuel Tolsá worked as architect[6], sculptor[7], painter[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Manuel Tolsá go to school?

Manuel Tolsá was educated at Reial Acadèmia de Belles Arts de Sant Carles de València[14] and Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [11] . El Universal. Retrieved . eluniversal.com.mx. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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