Sebastião Salgado
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Summary
Sebastião Salgado was born on February 8, 1944[1], in Aimorés[2]. He died on May 23, 2025[3], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He worked as a photojournalist[5], painter[6], photographer[7], environmentalist[8], and economist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,226 views/month, #7,013 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Lélia Wanick Salgado[11]
- Child: Juliano Ribeiro Salgado[12]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[13], France[14]
- Native language: Portuguese[15]
- Field of work: natural environment[16], photography[17], black-and-white photography[18], documentary photography[19], photojournalism[20], environmental protection[21], nature reserve[22]
- Position held: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[23]
- Educated at: University of Paris[24], University of São Paulo[25], Federal University of Espírito Santo[26]
- Award received: Hasselblad Award[27], Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts[28], Dr. Erich Salomon Prize[29], Cherry Kearton Medal and Award[30], Oskar Barnack Award[31], Alfred Eisenstaedt Awards for Magazine Photography[32], Premios Internacionales de Periodismo Rey de España[33], Lucie Award[34], Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[35], Knight of the Order of Cultural Merit[36], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[37], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[38], Crystal Award[39], Praemium Imperiale[40]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[41], Académie des beaux-arts[42]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Commons category: Sebastião Salgado[45]
- Cause of death: leukemia[46]
- Family name: Salgado[47]
- Given name: Sebastião[48]
- Official website: https://www.amazonasimages.com[49]
- Commons gallery: Sebastião Salgado[50]
- Work location: Paris[51]
- Manner of death: natural causes[52]
Why It Matters
Sebastião Salgado has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Sebastião Salgado born?
Sebastião Salgado's place of birth was Aimorés[2].
Where did Sebastião Salgado die?
Sebastião Salgado passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
Who was Sebastião Salgado married to?
Sebastião Salgado's spouses include Lélia Wanick Salgado[11].
What did Sebastião Salgado do for work?
Sebastião Salgado worked as a photojournalist[5], painter[6], photographer[7], environmentalist[8], and economist[9].
Where did Sebastião Salgado go to school?
Sebastião Salgado was educated at University of Paris[24], University of São Paulo[25], and Federal University of Espírito Santo[26].
What awards did Sebastião Salgado receive?
Honors received include Hasselblad Award[27], Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts[28], Dr. Erich Salomon Prize[29], and Cherry Kearton Medal and Award[30].