Leonard Weisgard

American illustrator and picture book writer (1916–2000)
Person human Q6525835
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Leonard Weisgard

Summary

Leonard Weisgard is a human[1]. He was born in New Haven[2]. He was born on December 13, 1916[3]. He died in Denmark[4]. He died on January 14, 2000[5]. He worked as an illustrator[6] and children's writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Leonard Weisgard's place of birth was New Haven[2].
  • Leonard Weisgard passed away in Denmark[4].
  • Leonard Weisgard was born on December 13, 1916[3].
  • Leonard Weisgard died on January 14, 2000[5].
  • Leonard Weisgard held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Leonard Weisgard worked as an illustrator[6].
  • Leonard Weisgard worked as a children's writer[7].
  • Leonard Weisgard's field of work was children's literature[10].
  • Leonard Weisgard was educated at Pratt Institute[11].
  • Leonard Weisgard received the Caldecott Medal[12].
  • Leonard Weisgard is recorded as male[13].
  • Leonard Weisgard's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Leonard Weisgard's given name is recorded as Leonard[15].
  • Leonard Weisgard's official website is recorded as http://www.leonardweisgard.com[16].
  • Leonard Weisgard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Leonard Weisgard's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[18].
  • Leonard Weisgard's has works in the collection is recorded as Print Collection[19].
  • Leonard Weisgard's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Leonard Weisgard was born in New Haven[2]. He was born on December 13, 1916[3].

Education

Leonard Weisgard was educated at Pratt Institute[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illustrator[6] and children's writer[7]. Leonard Weisgard's field of work was children's literature[10].

Recognition

Leonard Weisgard received the Caldecott Medal[12].

Death and Burial

Leonard Weisgard died on January 14, 2000[5]. He died in Denmark[4].

Why It Matters

Leonard Weisgard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Leonard Weisgard born?

Leonard Weisgard's place of birth was New Haven[2].

Where did Leonard Weisgard die?

Leonard Weisgard passed away in Denmark[4].

What did Leonard Weisgard do for work?

Leonard Weisgard worked as illustrator[6] and children's writer[7].

Where did Leonard Weisgard go to school?

Leonard Weisgard was educated at Pratt Institute[11].

What awards did Leonard Weisgard receive?

Honors received include Caldecott Medal[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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