André Franquin
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Summary
André Franquin is a human[1]. Born in Etterbeek[2], he… he was born on January 3, 1924[3]. He died in Saint-Laurent-du-Var[4]. He died on January 5, 1997[5]. He worked as a comics writer[6], penciller[7], draftsperson[8], comics artist[9], and artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,948 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- André Franquin's place of birth was Etterbeek[2].
- André Franquin died in Saint-Laurent-du-Var[4].
- André Franquin was born on January 3, 1924[3].
- André Franquin died on January 5, 1997[5].
- André Franquin held citizenship in Belgium[12].
- French was André Franquin's native language[13].
- André Franquin worked as a comics writer[6].
- André Franquin's professions included penciller[7].
- André Franquin's professions included draftsperson[8].
- André Franquin worked as a comics artist[9].
- André Franquin worked as an artist[10].
- André Franquin's field of work was young adult literature[14].
- André Franquin was employed by Spirou[15].
- André Franquin was employed by Fluide Glacial[16].
- Among André Franquin's employers was Tintin[17].
- Among André Franquin's employers was Le Trombone illustré[18].
- André Franquin's education included a stint at Institut Saint-Luc[19].
- A notable work attributed to André Franquin is Gaston[20].
- A notable work attributed to André Franquin is Spirou et Fantasio in « Le Journal de Spirou »[21].
- A notable work attributed to André Franquin is Idées noires[22].
- A notable work attributed to André Franquin is Modeste et Pompon[23].
- A notable work attributed to André Franquin is Marsupilami[24].
- André Franquin received the Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[25].
- André Franquin received the Prix Saint-Michel[26].
- André Franquin received the Max und Moritz award[27].
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Origins and Family
André Franquin was born in Etterbeek[2]. He was born on January 3, 1924[3]. French was his native language[13].
Education
André Franquin was educated at Institut Saint-Luc[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comics writer[6], penciller[7], draftsperson[8], comics artist[9], and artist[10]. André Franquin's field of work was young adult literature[14]. Employers include Spirou[15], a comic book[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1938[30]; Fluide Glacial[16], a comic book[31], in France[32], founded in 1975[33]; Tintin[17], a periodical[34], founded in 1946[35], headquartered in Brussels metropolitan area[36]; and Le Trombone illustré[18], a supplement[37], founded in 1977[38].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Gaston[20], a comic book series[39]; Spirou et Fantasio in « Le Journal de Spirou »[21], a comic book series[40]; Idées noires[22], a comic book series[41]; Modeste et Pompon[23], a comic book series[42]; and Marsupilami[24], a comic book series[43].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[25], an art prize[44], in France[45]; Prix Saint-Michel[26], an award[46], in Belgium[47], founded in 1971[48]; Max und Moritz award[27], a literary award[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1984[51]; Adamson Awards[52], an award[53], in Sweden[54], founded in 1965[55]; Knight of the Order of Leopold[56], a grade of an order[57], in Belgium[58]; and Gouden Olifant voor gehele oeuvre[59].
Death and Burial
André Franquin died on January 5, 1997[5]. He died in Saint-Laurent-du-Var[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[60].
Why It Matters
André Franquin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,948 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Francisco Ibáñez Talavera[63], a comics artist[64], 1936–2023[65], of Spain[66], awarded the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[67], specialised in humour[68]; Yves Chaland[69], a comics artist[70], 1957–1990[71], of France[72]; Frederik Peeters[73], a comics artist[74], b. 1974[75], of Switzerland[76]; André-Paul Duchâteau[77], a comics writer[78], 1925–2020[79], of Belgium[80], awarded the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[81], specialised in literature[82]; Frank Pé[83], an artist[84], 1956–2025[85], of Belgium[86], awarded the Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize Awarded by the Audience[87], specialised in visual arts[88]; and Pierre Seron[89], a comics artist[90], 1942–2017[91], of Belgium[92].
Works attributed to him include Spirou et Fantasio in « Le Journal de Spirou »[93], a comic book series[94]; Gaston[95], a comic book series[96]; Idées noires[97]; Modeste et Pompon[98]; QRN sur Bretzelburg[99]; and Spirou and the Heirs[100].
FAQs
Where was André Franquin born?
André Franquin's place of birth was Etterbeek[2].
Where did André Franquin die?
André Franquin passed away in Saint-Laurent-du-Var[4].
What did André Franquin do for work?
André Franquin worked as comics writer[6], penciller[7], draftsperson[8], comics artist[9], and artist[10].
Where did André Franquin go to school?
André Franquin was educated at Institut Saint-Luc[19].
What awards did André Franquin receive?
Honors received include Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[25], Prix Saint-Michel[26], Max und Moritz award[27], and Prix Saint-Michel[101].
Who did André Franquin influence?
André Franquin has been cited as an influence by Francisco Ibáñez Talavera[63], Yves Chaland[69], Frederik Peeters[73], and André-Paul Duchâteau[77].