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Jean-François Charles

Belgian comic artist (born 1952)
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Jean-François Charles

Summary

Jean-François Charles is a human[1]. He was born in Pont-à-Celles[2]. He was born on October 19, 1952[3]. He worked as a comics artist[4].

Key Facts

  • Jean-François Charles was born in Pont-à-Celles[2].
  • Jean-François Charles was born on October 19, 1952[3].
  • Jean-François Charles was married to Maryse Charles[5].
  • Jean-François Charles held citizenship in Belgium[6].
  • Jean-François Charles worked as a comics artist[4].
  • Jean-François Charles's education included a stint at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-François Charles is Le Bal du rat mort[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-François Charles is Q16655237[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-François Charles is Q109018455[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-François Charles is Q3224955[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-François Charles is Q94325654[12].
  • Jean-François Charles received the Prix Saint-Michel[13].
  • Jean-François Charles received the Prix Saint-Michel[14].
  • Jean-François Charles received the Prix Saint-Michel[15].
  • Jean-François Charles received the Prix Saint-Michel[16].
  • Jean-François Charles received the Prix Diagonale[17].
  • Jean-François Charles received the Q136512319[18].
  • Jean-François Charles is recorded as male[19].
  • Jean-François Charles's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jean-François Charles's genre is Franco-Belgian comics[21].
  • Jean-François Charles's Commons category is recorded as Jean-François Charles[22].
  • Jean-François Charles's family name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Jean-François Charles's given name is recorded as Jean-François[24].
  • Jean-François Charles's pseudonym is recorded as Bof[25].
  • Jean-François Charles's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pont-à-Celles[2], Jean-François Charles… he was born on October 19, 1952[3].

Education

Jean-François Charles was educated at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[7].

Career and Affiliations

Jean-François Charles worked as a comics artist[4].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Le Bal du rat mort[8], a comic book album[27], written by Jan Bucquoy[28]; Q16655237[9], a comic book series[29]; Q109018455[10]; Q3224955[11], a comic book album[30], written by Frank Giroud[31]; and Q94325654[12], a comic book series[32], written by Maryse Charles[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Saint-Michel[13], an award[34], in Belgium[35], founded in 1971[36]; Prix Diagonale[17], a trophy[37], in Belgium[38], founded in 2008[39]; Q136512319[18]; and Gouden Olifant voor gehele oeuvre[40].

Personal Life

Among Jean-François Charles's spouses was Maryse Charles[5].

FAQs

Where was Jean-François Charles born?

Born in Pont-à-Celles[2], Jean-François Charles…

Who was Jean-François Charles married to?

Jean-François Charles's spouses include Maryse Charles[5].

What did Jean-François Charles do for work?

Jean-François Charles worked as comics artist[4].

Where did Jean-François Charles go to school?

Jean-François Charles was educated at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[7].

What awards did Jean-François Charles receive?

Honors received include Prix Saint-Michel[13], Prix Saint-Michel[14], Prix Saint-Michel[15], and Prix Saint-Michel[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . bedetheque.com. bedetheque.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . bedetheque.com. bedetheque.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . bedetheque.com. bedetheque.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . bedetheque.com. bedetheque.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . comics.org. comics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . comics.org. comics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . comics.org. comics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . comics.org. comics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . chamberybd.fr. chamberybd.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [40] ↑ . chamberybd.fr. chamberybd.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Q51343652. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . bedetheque.com. bedetheque.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . bedetheque.com. bedetheque.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . bedetheque.com. bedetheque.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Lafloche · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Belgian Comic Strip Center
    Canadiana name authority id → ncf10184458
    Copyright representative → reproduction right represented by CISAC-member
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id → 120755056
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