Cornelius Cure facts for kids
Cornelius Cure (died 1607) was a talented sculptor who lived in England. His father, William Cure I, was also a sculptor, and Cornelius learned a lot from him.
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Who Was Cornelius Cure?
Cornelius Cure was born in England, but his family came from the Netherlands. He lived and worked in an area called Southwark, which is now part of London.
His father, William Cure I, created a special fountain for a man named Nicholas Bacon in 1568. This shows that the Cure family was known for their artistic skills.
Working for the Royals
Cornelius Cure became very well-known for his work. A powerful person named William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley suggested that he should become the royal master mason. This was a very important job!
On June 28, 1596, Cornelius was officially made the Master Mason for the Tower of London and all the Queen's other homes. He held this important role for both Queen Elizabeth I and later for King James I. At first, he shared the job with his father.
Famous Sculptures
Cornelius Cure was very popular for making large monuments found in churches. These monuments were often built to remember important people after they died.
Some of his famous works include monuments for Sir Philip Hoby and Sir Thomas Hoby, and also for Thomas's wife, Elizabeth, Lady Russell, in a place called Bisham. He also created a monument for Sir William Cordell in Long Melford.
The Monument for Mary, Queen of Scots
In 1606, Cornelius Cure received a very special project. He was asked to create a grand monument for Mary, Queen of Scots, inside Westminster Abbey. This was a huge honor!
He was paid for special types of stone called "touchstone" and "rauncestone" to build this monument. Cornelius passed away before the monument was completely finished. His son, William Cure II, then took over and completed the work.
Mary, Queen of Scots, was buried under this beautiful sculpture in September 1612. The Cure family received a large payment of £825 for their amazing work on this important piece of art.
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This is a copy of the tomb of Mary, Queen of Scots in Westminster Abbey. It was sculpted by Cornelius Cure and his son William in 1612, and is now in the National Museum of Scotland.
