Georges Colomb
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Summary
Georges Colomb was born on May 25, 1856[1], in Lure[2]. He died on January 3, 1945[3], in Nyons[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], comics artist[6], children's writer[7], cartoonist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimetière ancien d'Asnières-sur-Seine[11]
- Child: Pierre Colomb[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Field of work: botany[14]
- Employer: University of Paris[15]
- Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[16]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Georges Colomb (Christophe)[19]
- Residence: France[20]
- Family name: Colomb[21]
- Given name: Georges[22]
- Pseudonym: Christophe[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
- Commons Creator page: Georges Colomb[25]
- Birth name: Marie-Louis-Georges Colomb[26]
- Name in native language: Christophe[27]
- Writing language: French[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[29]
Why It Matters
Georges Colomb has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
He has been cited as an influence by Hergé[32], a cartoonist[33], 1907–1983[34], of Belgium[35], awarded the Officer of the Order of the Crown[36], specialised in comics[37].
FAQs
Where was Georges Colomb born?
Georges Colomb was born in Lure[2].
Where did Georges Colomb die?
Georges Colomb died in Nyons[4].
What did Georges Colomb do for work?
Georges Colomb worked as a botanist[5], comics artist[6], children's writer[7], cartoonist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Georges Colomb go to school?
Georges Colomb was educated at École Normale Supérieure[16].
What awards did Georges Colomb receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
Who did Georges Colomb influence?
Georges Colomb has been cited as an influence by Hergé[32].