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🎂 William Rush - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday
Currently, William Rush is 268 years, 4 months and 17 days old. William Rush will celebrate 269rd birthday on a Friday 4th of July 2025. Below we countdown to William Rush upcoming birthday.
Popular As |
William Rush |
Occupation |
Sculptor |
Age |
years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
Born |
July 4, 1756 (Philadelphia, PA) |
Birthday |
July 4 |
Town/City |
Philadelphia, PA |
Nationality |
PA |
🌙 Zodiac
William Rush’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.
🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs
William Rush was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
About
Remembered as one of the premiere sculptors of early America, he created an 1812 neoclassical sculpture titled Fourth of July in Center Square, as well as the famous Comedy and Tragedy sculpture that once stood outside the Chestnut Street Theater in Philadelphia and was later displayed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Before Fame
In his teens, Rush studied with a wood artist named Edward Cutbush and began carving wooden figureheads for ships. Later, he fought in the American Revolution and went on to establish a woodcarving company that serviced the United States Navy.
Trivia
A politician as well as an artist, he served for twenty years on the Philadelphia City Council.
Family Life
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Rebecca Lincoln and carpenter Joseph Rush.
Associated With
He was one of the founders of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. American Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt studied at the institution during the 19th century.
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