Frank King

American cartoonist (1883–1969)
Person human Q1443884
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Summary

Frank King is a human[1]. Born in Wisconsin[2], he… he was born on April 9, 1883[3]. He passed away in Florida[4]. He died on June 24, 1969[5]. He worked as a cartoonist[6], comics artist[7], comics writer[8], draftsperson[9], and illustrator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Frank King's place of birth was Wisconsin[2].
  • Frank King's place of birth was Cashton[12].
  • Frank King died in Florida[4].
  • Frank King died in Winter Park[13].
  • Frank King was born on April 9, 1883[3].
  • Frank King died on June 24, 1969[5].
  • Frank King died on June 23, 1969[14].
  • Frank King is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery[15].
  • Frank King held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Frank King worked as a cartoonist[6].
  • Frank King worked as a comics artist[7].
  • Frank King worked as a comics writer[8].
  • Frank King worked as a draftsperson[9].
  • Frank King's professions included illustrator[10].
  • Frank King worked as a caricaturist[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank King is Gasoline Alley[18].
  • Frank King received the Reuben Award[19].
  • Frank King received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[20].
  • Frank King received the Silver T-Square Award[21].
  • Frank King is recorded as male[22].
  • Frank King's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Frank King's Commons category is recorded as Frank King (cartoonist)[24].
  • Frank King's family name is recorded as King[25].
  • Frank King's given name is recorded as Frank[26].
  • Frank King's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/San Diego State University[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Wisconsin[2], an U.S. state[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30] and Cashton[12], a village of Wisconsin[31], in United States[32]. Frank King was born on April 9, 1883[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartoonist[6], comics artist[7], comics writer[8], draftsperson[9], illustrator[10], and caricaturist[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Frank King is Gasoline Alley[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Reuben Award[19], an award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1946[35]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[20], a hall of fame[36], in United States[37], founded in 1988[38]; and Silver T-Square Award[21], a class of award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1948[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 24, 1969[5] and June 23, 1969[14]. Recorded place of death include Florida[4], an U.S. state[42], in United States[43], founded in 1845[44], headquartered in Tallahassee[45] and Winter Park[13], a city in the United States[46], in United States[47], founded in 1882[48]. Frank King is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

Frank King ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

He has been cited as an influence by Chris Ware[50], an illustrator[51], b. 1967[52], of United States[53], awarded the Guardian First Book Award[54].

Works attributed to him include Gasoline Alley[55], a comic strip[56].

FAQs

Where was Frank King born?

Born in Wisconsin[2].

Where did Frank King die?

Frank King died in Florida[4].

What did Frank King do for work?

Frank King worked as cartoonist[6], comics artist[7], comics writer[8], draftsperson[9], and illustrator[10].

What awards did Frank King receive?

Honors received include Reuben Award[19], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[20], and Silver T-Square Award[21].

Who did Frank King influence?

Frank King has been cited as an influence by Chris Ware[50].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . nationalcartoonists.com. Retrieved . nationalcartoonists.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [55] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [56] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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