About Silas Rhodes
Lived 1915 – 2007 (aged 91). Silas Rhodes was an American military personnel and educator, known for School of Visual Arts.
Silas H. Rhodes (September 15, 1915 – June 27, 2007) was an American educator and co-founder of a trade school for illustrators and cartoonists that eventually became the School of Visual Arts, one of the premier U.S. colleges for art and design.
Early life and education Rhodes was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. His mother ran a failed wholesale egg business and his father worked for the U.S. Post Office as a postal clerk. Rhodes employed both of his parents in the administrative departments of the School of Visual Arts later in his life.
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Who was Silas Rhodes?
American university administrator (1915-2007)
When was Silas Rhodes born?
Silas Rhodes was born on 15 September 1915 in The Bronx.
When did Silas Rhodes die?
Silas Rhodes died on 27 June 2007 in Katonah.
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Silas Rhodes was a military personnel and educator.
What was Silas Rhodes known for?
Silas Rhodes was known for School of Visual Arts.
What nationality was Silas Rhodes?
Silas Rhodes was American.
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