Charles Cary Rumsey

Visual Artist

1879 – 1922

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Who was Charles Cary Rumsey?

Charles Cary Rumsey was an American sculptor and an eight goal polo player.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Charles Rumsey was the son of Laurence Dana Rumsey, a successful local businessman. His mother, Jennie Cary Rumsey, was the sister of sculptor, Seward Cary. Young Charles learned to play polo at a young age from his uncle and friend, Devereux Millburn.

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Born
Aug 29, 1879
Buffalo
Spouses
Religion
  • Episcopal Church
Profession
Education
  • Harvard University
  • School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts
  • Nichols School
Died
Sep 21, 1922
Floral Park
Resting place
Forest Lawn Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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