Johnny Gruelle

American artist and author
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Summary

Johnny Gruelle was born on December 24, 1880[1], in Arcola[2]. He died on January 9, 1938[3], in Miami Beach[4]. He worked as a cartoonist[5], painter[6], children's book illustrator[7], children's writer[8], and writer[9].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1880[10]
  • Date of death: 1938[11]
  • Place of burial: Silvermine Cemetery[12]
  • Father: Richard Gruelle[13]
  • Child: Worth Gruelle[14]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[17]
  • Family name: Gruelle[18]
  • Given name: John[19], Barton[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[22], Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
  • Birth name: John Barton Gruelle[25]
  • Number of children: 3[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]

FAQs

Where was Johnny Gruelle born?

Johnny Gruelle was born in Arcola[2].

Where did Johnny Gruelle die?

Johnny Gruelle passed away in Miami Beach[4].

Who were Johnny Gruelle's parents?

Johnny Gruelle's father was Richard Gruelle[13].

What did Johnny Gruelle do for work?

Johnny Gruelle worked as a cartoonist[5], painter[6], children's book illustrator[7], children's writer[8], and writer[9].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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