Pompeo Coppini
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Pompeo Luigi Coppini (19 May 1870 – 26 September 1957) was an Italian born sculptor who emigrated to the United States. Although his works can be found in Italy, Mexico and a number of U.S. states, the majority of his work can be found in Texas. He is particularly famous for the Alamo Plaza work, Spirit of Sacrifice, a.k.a. The Alamo Cenotaph, as well as numerous statues honoring Texan figures, such as Lawrence Sullivan Ross, the fourth President of Texas A&M University.
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Born | Pompeo Luigo Coppini (1870-05-19)19 May 1870 Moglia, Mantua, Italy |
Died | 26 September 1957(1957-09-26) (aged 87) |
Nationality | Italian (naturalized as U.S. citizen in 1902) |
Education | Accademia dell'Arte del Disegno Augusto Rivalta |
Known for | Sculpture |
Notable work | [1][2] Partial listing - Sculptures, except where noted
Italy
Mexico
Kentucky
New Jersey
New York
Texas
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Spouse | Elizabeth di Barbieri |
Children | Waldine Tauch (foster daughter) |
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Website | Coppini Academy |
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