Jean Giraud
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Jean Giraud
Summary
Jean Giraud is a human[1]. He was born in Nogent-sur-Marne[2]. He passed away in Montrouge[3]. He worked as a caricaturist[4], comics writer[5], screenwriter[6], science fiction writer[7], and postage stamp designer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Nogent-sur-Marne[2], Jean Giraud…
- Jean Giraud passed away in Montrouge[3].
- Jean Giraud is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
- A child of Jean Giraud was Hélène Giraud[11].
- Jean Giraud held citizenship in France[12].
- Jean Giraud worked as a caricaturist[4].
- Jean Giraud worked as a comics writer[5].
- Jean Giraud worked as a screenwriter[6].
- Jean Giraud worked as a science fiction writer[7].
- Jean Giraud worked as a postage stamp designer[8].
- Jean Giraud's professions included painter[13].
- Among Jean Giraud's employers was Spirou[14].
- Jean Giraud was employed by Pilote[15].
- Jean Giraud was employed by Fluide Glacial[16].
- Among Jean Giraud's employers was L'Écho des savanes[17].
- Jean Giraud was employed by Q1503317[18].
- Jean Giraud was employed by Marvel Comics[19].
- Jean Giraud's education included a stint at École Duperré[20].
- Jean Giraud received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[21].
- Jean Giraud received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[22].
- Jean Giraud received the Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire[23].
- Jean Giraud received the Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[24].
- Jean Giraud received the Yellow Kid Award[25].
- Jean Giraud received the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[26].
- Jean Giraud is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Jean Giraud was born in Nogent-sur-Marne[2].
Education
Jean Giraud was educated at École Duperré[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include caricaturist[4], comics writer[5], screenwriter[6], science fiction writer[7], postage stamp designer[8], and painter[13]. Employers include Spirou[14], a comic book[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1938[30]; Pilote[15], a periodical[31], founded in 1959[32]; Fluide Glacial[16], a comic book[33], in France[34], founded in 1975[35]; L'Écho des savanes[17], a comics anthology[36], in France[37], founded in 1972[38]; Q1503317[18], a magazine[39], founded in 1975[40]; and Marvel Comics[19], a comics publishing company[41], in United States[42], founded in 1961[43], headquartered in New York City[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[21], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[22]; Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire[23]; Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[24]; Yellow Kid Award[25]; and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[26].
Personal Life
A child of Jean Giraud was Hélène Giraud[11].
Death and Burial
Jean Giraud passed away in Montrouge[3]. The cause of death was lymphoma[47]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean Giraud include 109435 Giraud[48].
Why It Matters
Jean Giraud has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Frederik Peeters[50], a comics artist[51], b. 1974[52], of Switzerland[53]; Bryan Talbot[54], a comics writer[55], b. 1952[56], of United Kingdom[57], awarded the Inkpot Award[58]; Frank Pé[59], an artist[60], 1956–2025[61], of Belgium[62], awarded the Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize Awarded by the Audience[63], specialised in visual arts[64]; Jamie Hewlett[65], a comics artist[66], b. 1968[67], of United Kingdom[68], specialised in comics[69]; and Hayao Miyazaki[70], a film director[71], b. 1941[72], of Japan[73], awarded the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature[74].
Works attributed to him include Icaro[75], a comic book album[76]; Arzach[77], a comic book series[78]; Jerry Spring[79], a comic book series[80]; Airtight Garage[81]; and Blueberry[82]. Entities named for him include 109435 Giraud[48].
FAQs
Where was Jean Giraud born?
Born in Nogent-sur-Marne[2], Jean Giraud…
Where did Jean Giraud die?
Jean Giraud died in Montrouge[3].
What did Jean Giraud do for work?
Jean Giraud worked as caricaturist[4], comics writer[5], screenwriter[6], science fiction writer[7], and postage stamp designer[8].
Where did Jean Giraud go to school?
Jean Giraud was educated at École Duperré[20].
What awards did Jean Giraud receive?
Honors received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[21], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[22], Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire[23], and Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[24].
Who did Jean Giraud influence?
Jean Giraud has been cited as an influence by Frederik Peeters[50], Bryan Talbot[54], Frank Pé[59], and Jamie Hewlett[65].