Gabriel Gabriel Rossetti
English poet, illustrator, painter, and translator (1828-1882)
1828 — 1882
Quick Facts
Profession
English poet, illustrator, painter, and translator (1828-1882)
Born
May 12, 1828
Died
1882 (age ~54)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
writer, poet, illustrator
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in LondonDied in United Kingdom
1828
Born in London (1828-05-12)
1882
Died in United Kingdom
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Gabriel Charles Dante Rossetti, generally known as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, was an English poet, illustrator, painter, translator, and member of the Rossetti family. He founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848 with William Holman Hunt and John Everett Millais. Rossetti inspired many contemporary artists and writers, such as Algernon Charles Swinburne, William Morris, and Edward Burne-Jones in particular. His work also influenced the European Symbolists and was a major precursor of the Aesthetic movement.
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Who is Gabriel Gabriel Rossetti?+
Gabriel Charles Dante Rossetti, generally known as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, was an English poet, illustrator, painter, translator, and member of the Rossetti family. He founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848 with William Holman Hunt and John Everett Millais. Rossetti inspired many contemporar
What does the name Gabriel mean?+
The name Gabriel means "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Gabriel Gabriel Rossetti born?+
Gabriel Gabriel Rossetti was born on May 12, 1828.
When did Gabriel Gabriel Rossetti die?+
Gabriel Gabriel Rossetti died in 1882, at approximately 54 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)
The name Gabriel is of Portuguese origin, meaning "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gabriel — May 12, 1828
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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