Aurelius Battaglia

Birthday: Jan 16, 1910 Date of death: May 29, 1984

Place of birth: Washington, District of C

An American illustrator, muralist, writer, and director. He was the son of Giuseppe and Concetta Battaglia, who had emigrated from Cefalù, Italy. Aurelius attended the Corcoran School of Art. He graduated as one of the Corcoran's most promising students, winning $50 in a Corcoran-sponsored art contest. -Wikipedia