Auguste Rodin vs Menelik II
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Compare the life timelines of Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) and Menelik II (1844–1913) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 69 years, from 1844 to 1913.
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Auguste Rodin (1840–1917)
- — Born in Paris, France Verified
- — Studied drawing at the Petite École in Paris Verified
- — Began lifelong relationship with Rose Beuret Verified
- — Exhibited The Age of Bronze Verified
- — Received the commission for The Gates of Hell Verified
- — Began working relationship and affair with Camille Claudel Verified
- — Completed The Burghers of Calais Verified
- — Monument to Balzac rejected by its commissioners Verified
- — Married Rose Beuret Verified
- — Died at Meudon, France Verified
Menelik II (1844–1913)
- — Born in Angolala, Shewa Verified
- — Held captive at the court of Emperor Tewodros II Verified
- — Escaped Magdala and became King of Shewa Verified
- — Married Taytu Betul Verified
- — Founded Addis Ababa as his capital Verified
- — Became Emperor of Ethiopia Verified
- — Signed and later repudiated the Treaty of Wuchale Verified
- — Victory at the Battle of Adwa Verified
- — Suffered a severe stroke and withdrew from active rule Verified
- — Died in Addis Ababa Verified