Person    | Male  Born 1880  Died 1950

José Simões de Almeida

Categories: Sculpture

Countries: Portugal

Sculptor. Born at Figueiró dos Vinhos, Portugal. Known as 'Nephew' to distinguish him from his uncle who had the same name and was also a sculptor. He trained at the School of Fine Arts of Lisbon. Died in Lisbon.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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José Simões de Almeida

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Anthony White Southwell

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