Chris Riddell

British illustrator and cartoonist
Person human Q711830
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Summary

Chris Riddell is a human[1]. Born in Cape Town[2], he… he was born on April 13, 1962[3]. He worked as an illustrator[4], writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], and cartoonist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Chris Riddell was born in Cape Town[2].
  • Chris Riddell was born on April 13, 1962[3].
  • Chris Riddell held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • English was Chris Riddell's native language[11].
  • Chris Riddell's professions included illustrator[4].
  • Chris Riddell's professions included writer[5].
  • Chris Riddell worked as a novelist[6].
  • Chris Riddell worked as a children's writer[7].
  • Chris Riddell's professions included cartoonist[8].
  • Chris Riddell's professions included editorial cartoonist[12].
  • Chris Riddell was educated at University of Brighton[13].
  • Chris Riddell received the Kate Greenaway Medal[14].
  • Chris Riddell received the Kate Greenaway Medal[15].
  • Chris Riddell received the Nestlé Children's Book Prize[16].
  • Chris Riddell received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Chris Riddell received the Kate Greenaway Medal[18].
  • Chris Riddell received the Q131308511[19].
  • Chris Riddell is recorded as male[20].
  • Chris Riddell's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Chris Riddell's Commons category is recorded as Chris Riddell[22].
  • Chris Riddell's family name is recorded as Riddell (surname)[23].
  • Chris Riddell's given name is recorded as Chris[24].
  • Chris Riddell's work location is recorded as Brighton[25].
  • Chris Riddell's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[26].
  • Chris Riddell's described by source is recorded as ProDetLit[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Chris Riddell's place of birth was Cape Town[2]. He was born on April 13, 1962[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Chris Riddell was educated at University of Brighton[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illustrator[4], writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], cartoonist[8], and editorial cartoonist[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Kate Greenaway Medal[14], a literary award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1955[30]; Nestlé Children's Book Prize[16], an award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1985[33]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Q131308511[19]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[36], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Why It Matters

Chris Riddell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Works attributed to him include Beyond the Deepwoods[41], a literary work[42], written by Paul Stewart[43] and Midnight Over Sanctaphrax[44], a literary work[45], written by Paul Stewart[46].

FAQs

Where was Chris Riddell born?

Chris Riddell's place of birth was Cape Town[2].

What did Chris Riddell do for work?

Chris Riddell worked as illustrator[4], writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], and cartoonist[8].

Where did Chris Riddell go to school?

Chris Riddell was educated at University of Brighton[13].

What awards did Chris Riddell receive?

Honors received include Kate Greenaway Medal[14], Kate Greenaway Medal[15], Nestlé Children's Book Prize[16], and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . liguedesfamilles.be. Retrieved . liguedesfamilles.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [36] ↑ . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  6. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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