Joaquim Machado de Castro

Sculptor

Birthday June 19, 1731

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Portugal

DEATH DATE Nov 17, 1822 (91)

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About

Portuguese sculptor who was one of the foremost sculptors of the country and created the equestrian statue of D. José I.

Before Fame

He grew up in the city of Coimbra.

Trivia

He extensively wrote about his own works, explaining the theories behind them.

Family Life

He married Ines de Castro.

Associated With

He and Nadir Alfonso are both from Portugal.

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