Charles M. Schulz

American cartoonist, comics writer, comic book artist
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Charles M. Schulz
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Summary

Charles M. Schulz is a human[1]. Born in Saint Paul[2], he… he was born on November 26, 1922[3]. He passed away in Santa Rosa[4]. He died on February 12, 2000[5]. He worked as a cartoonist[6], comics artist[7], artist[8], screenwriter[9], and ice hockey player[10]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40,567 views/month, #5,642 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles M. Schulz was born in Saint Paul[2].
  • Charles M. Schulz passed away in Santa Rosa[4].
  • Charles M. Schulz was born on November 26, 1922[3].
  • Charles M. Schulz died on February 12, 2000[5].
  • Burial took place at Sebastopol[12].
  • Charles M. Schulz's father was Carl Schulz[13].
  • Charles M. Schulz's mother was Dena Schulz[14].
  • Charles M. Schulz was married to Joyce Halverson[15].
  • Charles M. Schulz was married to Jean Forsyth Clyde[16].
  • Charles M. Schulz held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Charles M. Schulz's native language[18].
  • Charles M. Schulz worked as a cartoonist[6].
  • Charles M. Schulz worked as a comics artist[7].
  • Charles M. Schulz's professions included artist[8].
  • Charles M. Schulz worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Charles M. Schulz's professions included ice hockey player[10].
  • Charles M. Schulz worked as a journalist[19].
  • Charles M. Schulz's field of work was comics[20].
  • Charles M. Schulz's education included a stint at Art Instruction Schools[21].
  • Charles M. Schulz was educated at St. Paul Central High School[22].
  • A notable student of Charles M. Schulz was Phil Roman[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles M. Schulz is Peanuts[24].
  • Charles M. Schulz received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[25].
  • Charles M. Schulz received the Inkpot Award[26].
  • Charles M. Schulz received the Congressional Gold Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles M. Schulz's place of birth was Saint Paul[2]. He was born on November 26, 1922[3]. His father was Carl Schulz[13]. His mother was Dena Schulz[14]. English was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Art Instruction Schools[21], an art academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1914[30], headquartered in Minneapolis[31] and St. Paul Central High School[22], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1866[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartoonist[6], comics artist[7], artist[8], screenwriter[9], ice hockey player[10], and journalist[19]. Charles M. Schulz's field of work was comics[20]. A notable student of him was Phil Roman[23].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles M. Schulz is Peanuts[24]. Things named for him include he–Sonoma County Airport[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[25], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Inkpot Award[26], an award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1974[40]; Congressional Gold Medal[27], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1776[43]; California Hall of Fame[44], a hall of fame of a state or province[45], in United States[46]; Silver Reuben Award[47], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1956[50]; and Alley Award[51], a comics award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1962[54].

Personal Life

Spouses include Joyce Halverson[15] and Jean Forsyth Clyde[16].

Death and Burial

Charles M. Schulz died on February 12, 2000[5]. He died in Santa Rosa[4]. Recorded cause of death include colorectal cancer[55] and myocardial infarction[56]. He is buried at Sebastopol[12].

Why It Matters

Charles M. Schulz ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40,567 views/month, #5,642 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

He has been cited as an influence by Bill Watterson[59], a cartoonist[60], b. 1958[61], of United States[62], awarded the Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[63]; Felicia Bond[64], a writer[65], b. 1954[66], of United States[67]; and Gilbert Hernandez[68], an artist[69], b. 1957[70], of United States[71], awarded the Yellow Kid Award[72], specialised in comics[73].

Works attributed to him include Peanuts[74], a comic strip[75], founded in 1950[76] and Li'l Folks[77], a comic strip[78], founded in 1947[79]. Entities named for him include he–Sonoma County Airport[35].

FAQs

Where was Charles M. Schulz born?

Born in Saint Paul[2].

Where did Charles M. Schulz die?

Charles M. Schulz passed away in Santa Rosa[4].

Who were Charles M. Schulz's parents?

Charles M. Schulz's father was Carl Schulz[13]. Charles M. Schulz's mother was Dena Schulz[14].

Who was Charles M. Schulz married to?

Charles M. Schulz's spouses include Joyce Halverson[15] and Jean Forsyth Clyde[16].

What did Charles M. Schulz do for work?

Charles M. Schulz worked as cartoonist[6], comics artist[7], artist[8], screenwriter[9], and ice hockey player[10].

Where did Charles M. Schulz go to school?

Charles M. Schulz was educated at Art Instruction Schools[21] and St. Paul Central High School[22].

What awards did Charles M. Schulz receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[25], Inkpot Award[26], Congressional Gold Medal[27], and California Hall of Fame[44].

Who did Charles M. Schulz influence?

Charles M. Schulz has been cited as an influence by Bill Watterson[59], Felicia Bond[64], and Gilbert Hernandez[68].

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