Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi

Profession: Sculptor

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Why Famous: Designed the Statue of Liberty to mark the Franco-American alliance of 1778. He raised money in both France and the U.S. for the New York landmark. He also created the Lion of Belfort, which is carved out of red sandstone in France.

Born: August 2, 1834
Birthplace: Colmar, France
Star Sign: Leo

Died: October 4, 1904 (aged 70)
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis