Walter Battiss

Walter Battiss net worth and salary: Walter Battiss is a Teacher. Walter Battiss was born in in January 6, 1906. South African artist remembered for being the creator of the famous fictional, utopian island known as Fook Island. He served as a Professor of Fine Art at the University of South Africa and is considered one of the most important abstract painters of his era.
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🎂 Walter Battiss - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

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Popular As Walter Battiss
Occupation Teacher
Age 114 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born January 6, 1906 (South Africa)
Birthday January 6
Town/City South Africa
Nationality South Africa

🌙 Zodiac

Walter Battiss’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Walter Battiss was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

About

South African artist remembered for being the creator of the famous fictional, utopian island known as Fook Island. He served as a Professor of Fine Art at the University of South Africa and is considered one of the most important abstract painters of his era.

Before Fame

He worked as a clerk in the Magistrates Court in Rustenburg and later studied art at Witwatersrand Technical College.

Trivia

In 1948, he earned a bronze medal in Engravings and Etchings at the final art competition of the Olympic Games.

Family Life

He was born into an English Methodist family in the region of South Africa known as Karoo.

Associated With

The philosophies he espoused with Fook Island were embraced by celebrities like actress Janet Suzman.

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