Frederic Remington
1866-1909
American illustrator and sculptor
Education -Yale University
Cause of Death - appendicitis
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Frederic Remington was born in Canton, NY, October 1861. In his later years Remington became a good buddy to William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and was a regular visitor to his famous ranch. In 1909, at the height of his prominence, Remington departed this life due to a painful appendicitis at the young age of forty-eight in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Frederick Remington Quotation
"I knew the wild riders and the vacant land were about to vanish forever...and the more I considered the subject, the bigger the forever loomed. Without knowing how to do it, I began to record some facts around me, and the more I looked the more the panorama unfolded" -- Fredrick Remington quote5bute we would love to hear from you. We collect essential biographical information and artist quotes from folks all over the globe and appreciate your participation. When submitting please, if possible, site the source and provide English translation. Email to millardmulch@gmail.com
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