Jean Van Hamme
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Summary
Jean Van Hamme is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brussels metropolitan area[2]. He was born on January 16, 1939[3]. He worked as a comics writer[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], and publisher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,279 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Jean Van Hamme's place of birth was Brussels metropolitan area[2].
- Jean Van Hamme was born on January 16, 1939[3].
- A child of Jean Van Hamme was Thomas Van Hamme[10].
- Jean Van Hamme held citizenship in Belgium[11].
- French was Jean Van Hamme's native language[12].
- Jean Van Hamme's professions included comics writer[4].
- Jean Van Hamme worked as a writer[5].
- Jean Van Hamme worked as a screenwriter[6].
- Jean Van Hamme worked as a novelist[7].
- Jean Van Hamme's professions included publisher[8].
- Jean Van Hamme's field of work was comics[13].
- Among Jean Van Hamme's employers was Spirou[14].
- Jean Van Hamme was employed by Tintin[15].
- Jean Van Hamme was employed by À Suivre[16].
- Jean Van Hamme's education included a stint at Université libre de Bruxelles[17].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Van Hamme is Thorgal[18].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Van Hamme is XIII[19].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Van Hamme is Largo Winch[20].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Van Hamme is Blake and Mortimer[21].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Van Hamme is Epoxy[22].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Van Hamme is Abenteuer ohne Helden[23].
- Jean Van Hamme received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[24].
- Jean Van Hamme received the honorary citizen of Brussels[25].
- Jean Van Hamme received the Prix Saint-Michel[26].
- Jean Van Hamme received the Prix Saint-Michel[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: BE[29]
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Began / founded: 1939-01-16[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: cae0f90c-0e29-4845-a657-4420dd528bcf[31]
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Origins and Family
Born in Brussels metropolitan area[2], Jean Van Hamme… he was born on January 16, 1939[3]. French was his native language[12].
Education
Jean Van Hamme's education included a stint at Université libre de Bruxelles[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comics writer[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], and publisher[8]. Jean Van Hamme's field of work was comics[13]. Employers include Spirou[14], a comic book[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1938[34]; Tintin[15], a periodical[35], founded in 1946[36], headquartered in Brussels metropolitan area[37]; and À Suivre[16], a comics anthology[38].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Thorgal[18], a comic book series[39]; XIII[19], a comic book series[40]; Largo Winch[20], a comic book series[41]; Blake and Mortimer[21], a comic book series[42]; Epoxy[22], a comic book album[43]; and Abenteuer ohne Helden[23], a comic book album[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[24], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; honorary citizen of Brussels[25]; Prix Saint-Michel[26], an award[47], in Belgium[48], founded in 1971[49]; Adamson Awards[50], an award[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1965[53]; Max und Moritz award[54], a literary award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1984[57]; and Trophées 813[58], a literary award[59], in France[60].
Personal Life
A child of Jean Van Hamme was Thomas Van Hamme[10].
Why It Matters
Jean Van Hamme ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,279 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Works attributed to him include XIII[63], a comic book series[64]; Largo Winch[65], a comic book series[66]; Le Grand Pouvoir du Chninkel[67], a comics[68]; Lady S[69], a comic book series[70]; Corentin[71], a comic book series[72]; and Wayne Shelton[73], a comic book series[74].
FAQs
Where was Jean Van Hamme born?
Jean Van Hamme's place of birth was Brussels metropolitan area[2].
What did Jean Van Hamme do for work?
Jean Van Hamme worked as comics writer[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], and publisher[8].
Where did Jean Van Hamme go to school?
Jean Van Hamme was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[17].
What awards did Jean Van Hamme receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[24], honorary citizen of Brussels[25], Prix Saint-Michel[26], and Prix Saint-Michel[27].