Edward Ardizzone
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Summary
Edward Ardizzone was born on October 16, 1900[1], in Haiphong[2]. He died on November 8, 1979[3], in London[4]. He worked as a writer[5], illustrator[6], painter[7], children's writer[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (428 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Nicholas Churchyard[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], Vietnam[13]
- Occupation: clerk[14], war artist[15], picture book writer[16]
- Field of work: young adult literature[17]
- Employer: Camberwell College of Arts[18], Guinness[19]
- Educated at: Ipswich School[20], Clayesmore School[21]
- Notable work: Tim All Alone[22]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Royal Designer for Industry[24], Kate Greenaway Medal[25]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Arts[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Edward Ardizzone[28]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[29]
- Family name: Ardizzone[30]
- Given name: Edward[31], Jeffrey[32], Irving[33]
- Official website: http://www.edwardardizzone.org.uk[34]
- Relative: Christianna Brand[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[37], ProDetLit[38], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Commons Creator page: Edward Ardizzone[41]
- Art name: Diz[42]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1920[43]
- End of work period: January 1, 1978[44]
Why It Matters
Edward Ardizzone has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Edward Ardizzone born?
Edward Ardizzone's place of birth was Haiphong[2].
Where did Edward Ardizzone die?
Edward Ardizzone died in London[4].
What did Edward Ardizzone do for work?
Edward Ardizzone worked as a writer[5], illustrator[6], painter[7], children's writer[8], and artist[9].
Where did Edward Ardizzone go to school?
Edward Ardizzone was educated at Ipswich School[20] and Clayesmore School[21].
What awards did Edward Ardizzone receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Royal Designer for Industry[24], and Kate Greenaway Medal[25].