Hal Foster
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Hal Foster
Summary
Hal Foster is a human[1]. Born in Halifax[2], he… he was born on August 16, 1892[3]. He died in Winter Park[4]. He died on July 25, 1982[5]. He worked as a comics artist[6], writer[7], illustrator[8], and draftsperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (378 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Halifax[2], Hal Foster…
- Born in Halifax[11], Hal Foster…
- Hal Foster passed away in Winter Park[4].
- Hal Foster was born on August 16, 1892[3].
- Hal Foster was born on August 18, 1892[12].
- Hal Foster died on July 25, 1982[5].
- Burial took place at Topeka Cemetery[13].
- Hal Foster held citizenship in United States[14].
- Hal Foster's professions included comics artist[6].
- Hal Foster's professions included writer[7].
- Hal Foster worked as an illustrator[8].
- Hal Foster's professions included draftsperson[9].
- Hal Foster's field of work was illustration[15].
- Hal Foster's field of work was comics[16].
- A notable work attributed to Hal Foster is Prince Valiant[17].
- A notable work attributed to Hal Foster is Tarzan[18].
- Hal Foster received the Inkpot Award[19].
- Hal Foster received the Reuben Award[20].
- Hal Foster received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[21].
- Hal Foster received the Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame[22].
- Hal Foster received the Adamson Awards[23].
- Hal Foster is recorded as male[24].
- Hal Foster's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Hal Foster's Commons category is recorded as Hal Foster[26].
- Hal Foster's family name is recorded as Foster[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1892-08-16[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1982-07-25[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: a4d84fc2-d334-4afd-b839-f54db881c88c[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Halifax[2], a regional municipality in Canada[33], in Canada[34], founded in 1749[35]. Recorded date of birth include August 16, 1892[3] and August 18, 1892[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comics artist[6], writer[7], illustrator[8], and draftsperson[9]. Fields of work include illustration[15], an activity[36] and comics[16], a type of arts[37].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Prince Valiant[17], a comic strip[38], founded in 1937[39] and Tarzan[18], a comic book series[40], founded in 1948[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Inkpot Award[19], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1974[44]; Reuben Award[20], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1946[47]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[21], a hall of fame[48], in United States[49], founded in 1988[50]; Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame[22]; and Adamson Awards[23], an award[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1965[53].
Death and Burial
Hal Foster died on July 25, 1982[5]. He died in Winter Park[4]. Burial took place at Topeka Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Hal Foster ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (378 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Al Jaffee[56], a cartoonist[57], 1921–2023[58], of United States[59], awarded the Inkpot Award[60].
Works attributed to him include Prince Valiant[61], a comic strip[62], founded in 1937[63].
FAQs
Where was Hal Foster born?
Hal Foster was born in Halifax[2].
Where did Hal Foster die?
Hal Foster died in Winter Park[4].
What did Hal Foster do for work?
Hal Foster worked as comics artist[6], writer[7], illustrator[8], and draftsperson[9].
What awards did Hal Foster receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[19], Reuben Award[20], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[21], and Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame[22].
Who did Hal Foster influence?
Hal Foster has been cited as an influence by Al Jaffee[56].