Hank Ketcham

American cartoonist (1920–2001)
Person human Q1575578
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Hank Ketcham

Summary

Hank Ketcham is a human[1]. Born in Seattle[2], he… he was born on +1920-03-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. He died on +2001-06-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an animator[6] and comics artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hank Ketcham was born in Seattle[2].
  • Hank Ketcham died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].
  • Hank Ketcham was born on +1920-03-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hank Ketcham died on +2001-06-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Mansfield Cemetery[9].
  • Hank Ketcham's father was Weaver Vinson Ketcham[10].
  • Hank Ketcham held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Hank Ketcham's professions included animator[6].
  • Hank Ketcham's professions included comics artist[7].
  • Hank Ketcham was educated at University of Washington[12].
  • Hank Ketcham was educated at Queen Anne High School[13].
  • Hank Ketcham received the Inkpot Award[14].
  • Hank Ketcham received the Reuben Award[15].
  • Hank Ketcham is recorded as male[16].
  • Hank Ketcham's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hank Ketcham's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[18].
  • Hank Ketcham's Commons category is recorded as Hank Ketcham[19].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[20].
  • Hank Ketcham was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • Hank Ketcham's family name is recorded as Ketcham[22].
  • Hank Ketcham's given name is recorded as Hank[23].
  • Hank Ketcham's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Hank Ketcham's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Hank Ketcham's start of work period is recorded as +1951-00-00T00:00:00Z[26].
  • Hank Ketcham's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hank Ketcham was born in Seattle[2]. He was born on +1920-03-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Weaver Vinson Ketcham[10].

Education

Educated at University of Washington[12], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30] and Queen Anne High School[13], a school building[31], in United States[32], founded in 1909[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include animator[6] and comics artist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[14], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1974[36] and Reuben Award[15], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1946[39].

Death and Burial

Hank Ketcham died on +2001-06-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[20]. He is buried at Mansfield Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hank Ketcham ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include Dennis the Menace[42], a comic strip[43], founded in 1951[44], written by him[45].

FAQs

Where was Hank Ketcham born?

Hank Ketcham was born in Seattle[2].

Where did Hank Ketcham die?

Hank Ketcham died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].

Who were Hank Ketcham's parents?

Hank Ketcham's father was Weaver Vinson Ketcham[10].

What did Hank Ketcham do for work?

Hank Ketcham worked as animator[6] and comics artist[7].

Where did Hank Ketcham go to school?

Hank Ketcham was educated at University of Washington[12] and Queen Anne High School[13].

What awards did Hank Ketcham receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[14] and Reuben Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . nationalcartoonists.com. Retrieved . nationalcartoonists.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . 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
  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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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