Birthdate: November 19, 1770
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: March 24, 1844
Bertel Thorvaldsen was a highly respected sculptor and medalist from Denmark and Iceland, known for his heroic neo-classical style. He gained fame for his work in Rome, where he operated a large workshop and attracted patrons from all over Europe. Upon returning to Denmark, he was hailed as a national hero, leading to the establishment of the Thorvaldsen Museum dedicated to displaying his creations. Thorvaldsen’s public monuments in Warsaw and Munich, as well as his tomb monument in St. Peter’s Basilica, cemented his reputation as a worthy successor to the renowned sculptor Antonio Canova.
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