Charles Keeping

British illustrator and children's writer (1924-1988)
Person human Q5079712
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Charles Keeping

Summary

Charles Keeping is a human[1]. Born in Lambeth[2], he… he was born on September 22, 1924[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 16, 1988[5]. He worked as a writer[6], illustrator[7], and children's writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lambeth[2], Charles Keeping…
  • Charles Keeping passed away in London[4].
  • Charles Keeping was born on September 22, 1924[3].
  • Charles Keeping died on May 16, 1988[5].
  • Charles Keeping held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Charles Keeping worked as a writer[6].
  • Charles Keeping worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Charles Keeping worked as a children's writer[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Keeping is The God Beneath the Sea[11].
  • Charles Keeping received the Kate Greenaway Medal[12].
  • Charles Keeping received the Carnegie Medal[13].
  • Charles Keeping received the Kate Greenaway Medal[14].
  • Charles Keeping is recorded as male[15].
  • Charles Keeping's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was brain cancer[17].
  • Charles Keeping's given name is recorded as Charles[18].
  • Charles Keeping's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • Charles Keeping's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Charles Keeping's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[21].
  • Charles Keeping's has works in the collection is recorded as Tate[22].
  • Charles Keeping's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Keeping's place of birth was Lambeth[2]. He was born on September 22, 1924[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], illustrator[7], and children's writer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles Keeping is The God Beneath the Sea[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Kate Greenaway Medal[12], a literary award[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1955[26] and Carnegie Medal[13], a literary award[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1936[29].

Death and Burial

Charles Keeping died on May 16, 1988[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[17].

Why It Matters

Charles Keeping ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Charles Keeping born?

Born in Lambeth[2], Charles Keeping…

Where did Charles Keeping die?

Charles Keeping passed away in London[4].

What did Charles Keeping do for work?

Charles Keeping worked as writer[6], illustrator[7], and children's writer[8].

What awards did Charles Keeping receive?

Honors received include Kate Greenaway Medal[12], Carnegie Medal[13], and Kate Greenaway Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Google Books. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . openplaques.org. openplaques.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . link.springer.com. link.springer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Given name Charles
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