Klaus Janson

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Summary

Klaus Janson is a human[1]. He was born in Coburg[2]. He was born on January 23, 1952[3]. He worked as a comics artist[4], inker[5], penciller[6], illustrator[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Coburg[2].
  • Klaus Janson was born on January 23, 1952[3].
  • Klaus Janson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Klaus Janson's professions included comics artist[4].
  • Klaus Janson's professions included inker[5].
  • Klaus Janson's professions included penciller[6].
  • Klaus Janson's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Klaus Janson worked as a writer[8].
  • Klaus Janson's field of work was comics[11].
  • Klaus Janson's field of work was illustration[12].
  • Among Klaus Janson's employers was School of Visual Arts[13].
  • Klaus Janson received the Harvey Awards[14].
  • Klaus Janson received the Inkpot Award[15].
  • Klaus Janson received the Kirby Award for Best Art Team[16].
  • Klaus Janson received the Harvey Award for Best Inker[17].
  • Klaus Janson received the Harvey Award for Best Inker[18].
  • Klaus Janson received the Harvey Award for Best Inker[19].
  • Klaus Janson is recorded as male[20].
  • Klaus Janson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Klaus Janson's Commons category is recorded as Klaus Janson[22].
  • Klaus Janson's family name is recorded as Janson[23].
  • Klaus Janson's given name is recorded as Klaus[24].
  • Klaus Janson's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[25].
  • Klaus Janson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Klaus Janson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Klaus Janson'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Klaus Janson was born in Coburg[2]. He was born on January 23, 1952[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[4], inker[5], penciller[6], illustrator[7], and writer[8]. Fields of work include comics[11], a type of arts[28] and illustration[12], an activity[29]. Among Klaus Janson's employers was School of Visual Arts[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Harvey Awards[14], a comics award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1988[32]; Inkpot Award[15], an award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1974[35]; Kirby Award for Best Art Team[16]; Harvey Award for Best Inker[17], a Harvey Awards[36], founded in 1988[37]; The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[38], a comics award[39]; and Inkwell Award for Favorite Inker[40].

Why It Matters

Klaus Janson has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Klaus Janson born?

Klaus Janson's place of birth was Coburg[2].

What did Klaus Janson do for work?

Klaus Janson worked as comics artist[4], inker[5], penciller[6], illustrator[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Klaus Janson receive?

Honors received include Harvey Awards[14], Inkpot Award[15], Kirby Award for Best Art Team[16], and Harvey Award for Best Inker[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [38] ↑ . inkwellawards.com. Retrieved . inkwellawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [40] ↑ . inkwellawards.com. Retrieved . inkwellawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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