Maurice Tillieux

comic artist, writer (1921–1978)
Person human Q1390636
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Maurice Tillieux

Summary

Maurice Tillieux is a human[1]. His place of birth was Huy[2]. He was born on August 7, 1921[3]. He died in Tours[4]. He died on February 2, 1978[5]. He worked as a comics artist[6], writer[7], crime fiction writer[8], and draftsperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Maurice Tillieux's place of birth was Huy[2].
  • Maurice Tillieux died in Tours[4].
  • Maurice Tillieux was born on August 7, 1921[3].
  • Maurice Tillieux died on February 2, 1978[5].
  • Maurice Tillieux held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • French was Maurice Tillieux's native language[12].
  • Maurice Tillieux's professions included comics artist[6].
  • Maurice Tillieux worked as a writer[7].
  • Maurice Tillieux worked as a crime fiction writer[8].
  • Maurice Tillieux's professions included draftsperson[9].
  • Maurice Tillieux was employed by Spirou[13].
  • Among Maurice Tillieux's employers was Q1642998[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Maurice Tillieux is Felix[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Maurice Tillieux is Gil Jourdan[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Maurice Tillieux is César[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Maurice Tillieux is Marc Lebut et son voisin[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Maurice Tillieux is Jess Long[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Maurice Tillieux is Q3288126[20].
  • Maurice Tillieux received the Stripschapprijs[21].
  • Maurice Tillieux is recorded as male[22].
  • Maurice Tillieux's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Maurice Tillieux is associated with the Marcinelle school movement[24].
  • Maurice Tillieux's Commons category is recorded as Maurice Tillieux[25].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[26].
  • Maurice Tillieux's family name is recorded as Tillieux[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Huy[2], Maurice Tillieux… he was born on August 7, 1921[3]. French was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[6], writer[7], crime fiction writer[8], and draftsperson[9]. Employers include Spirou[13], a comic book[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1938[30] and Q1642998[14], a comic magazine[31].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Felix[15], a comic book series[32]; Gil Jourdan[16], a comic book series[33]; César[17], a comic book series[34]; Marc Lebut et son voisin[18], a comic book series[35], written by Francis Bertrand[36]; Jess Long[19], a comic book series[37], written by Arthur Piroton[38]; and Q3288126[20], a comic book series[39].

Recognition

Maurice Tillieux received the Stripschapprijs[21].

Death and Burial

Maurice Tillieux died on February 2, 1978[5]. He died in Tours[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[26].

Why It Matters

Maurice Tillieux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

He has been cited as an influence by Yves Chaland[41], a comics artist[42], 1957–1990[43], of France[44] and François Walthéry[45], a comics artist[46], b. 1946[47], of Belgium[48], awarded the Officer of the Walloon Merit[49], specialised in comics[50].

Works attributed to him include Natacha[51], a comic book series[52], written by François Walthéry[53]; Gil Jourdan[54], a comic book series[55]; and César[56], a comic book series[57].

FAQs

Where was Maurice Tillieux born?

Maurice Tillieux's place of birth was Huy[2].

Where did Maurice Tillieux die?

Maurice Tillieux passed away in Tours[4].

What did Maurice Tillieux do for work?

Maurice Tillieux worked as comics artist[6], writer[7], crime fiction writer[8], and draftsperson[9].

What awards did Maurice Tillieux receive?

Honors received include Stripschapprijs[21].

Who did Maurice Tillieux influence?

Maurice Tillieux has been cited as an influence by Yves Chaland[41] and François Walthéry[45].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . dutchheights.nl. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  3. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [54] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [56] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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