Daniel Chester French was an American sculptor born in Exeter, New Hampshire on April 20, 1850. He is best known for his iconic statue of Abraham Lincoln seated in a chair, which is located in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. French was one of the most prolific sculptors of the 19th century, and his works can be found in many public spaces throughout the United States.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $3 million (2024)
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About
Sculptor who created the Lincoln Memorial statue of Lincoln in a chair, he was one of the most prolific American Sculptors of the 19th century.
Before Fame
He spent a year studying sculpture in Florence, Italy with the Sculptor Thomas Ball.
Trivia
He was one of the founding members of the National Sculpture Society.
Family Life
Daniel's parents were Anne Richardson and Henry Flagg French.
Associated With
He was a friend and neighbor of Ralph Waldo Emerson.