René Baudichon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

René Baudichon

French sculptor and medallist

Date of Birth: 24-Mar-1878

Place of Birth: Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1963

Profession: sculptor, medallist, caricaturist

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Aries

René Baudichon (24 March 1878 – 1963) was a French sculptor and medallist.
The artist was born in Tours, France, studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in his native town, and graduated from the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He is known for his fine art medals, which are considered a form of exonumia.
These include a medal commemorating the sinking of the RMS Lusitania.
He also created in 1922 an award-winning hood ornament in the form of a caricature lion for the automobile company Peugeot.