Peyo
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Peyo
Summary
Peyo is a human[1]. Born in Schaerbeek[2], he… he was born on June 25, 1928[3]. He died in Brussels[4]. He died on December 24, 1992[5]. He worked as a comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], cartoonist[8], film director[9], and comics writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,797 views/month, #6,941 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Peyo was born in Schaerbeek[2].
- Peyo passed away in Brussels[4].
- Peyo was born on June 25, 1928[3].
- Peyo died on December 24, 1992[5].
- Peyo is buried at Saint-Gilles Cemetery[12].
- Among Peyo's spouses was Nine Culliford[13].
- A child of Peyo was Thierry Culliford[14].
- Peyo held citizenship in Belgium[15].
- French was Peyo's native language[16].
- Peyo's professions included comics artist[6].
- Peyo worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Peyo's professions included cartoonist[8].
- Peyo's professions included film director[9].
- Peyo worked as a comics writer[10].
- Peyo's professions included caricaturist[17].
- Peyo's field of work was painting[18].
- Peyo's field of work was comics[19].
- Among Peyo's employers was Spirou[20].
- Peyo's education included a stint at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[21].
- A notable work attributed to Peyo is The Smurfs[22].
- A notable work attributed to Peyo is Johan and Peewit[23].
- A notable work attributed to Peyo is Benoît Brisefer[24].
- A notable work attributed to Peyo is Jacky and Célestin[25].
- A notable work attributed to Peyo is Poussy[26].
- Peyo is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Peyo was born in Schaerbeek[2]. He was born on June 25, 1928[3]. French was his native language[16].
Education
Peyo was educated at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], cartoonist[8], film director[9], comics writer[10], and caricaturist[17]. Fields of work include painting[18], a method[28] and comics[19], a type of arts[29]. Peyo was employed by Spirou[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Smurfs[22], a media franchise[30]; Johan and Peewit[23], a comic book series[31]; Benoît Brisefer[24], a comic book series[32]; Jacky and Célestin[25], a comic book series[33]; and Poussy[26], a comic book series[34], founded in 1949[35].
Personal Life
Among Peyo's spouses was Nine Culliford[13]. A child of him was Thierry Culliford[14].
Death and Burial
Peyo died on December 24, 1992[5]. He died in Brussels[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[36]. Burial took place at Saint-Gilles Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Peyo ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,797 views/month, #6,941 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by François Walthéry[39], a comics artist[40], b. 1946[41], of Belgium[42], awarded the Officer of the Walloon Merit[43], specialised in comics[44].
Works attributed to him include Johan and Peewit[45], a comic book series[46]; The Smurfs[47], a comic book series[48], founded in 1958[49]; Natacha[50], a comic book series[51], written by François Walthéry[52]; The Black Smurfs[53], a comic book album[54]; Poussy[55], a comic book series[56], founded in 1949[57]; and The Smurfette[58], a comic book album[59].
FAQs
Where was Peyo born?
Peyo was born in Schaerbeek[2].
Where did Peyo die?
Peyo passed away in Brussels[4].
Who was Peyo married to?
Peyo's spouses include Nine Culliford[13].
What did Peyo do for work?
Peyo worked as comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], cartoonist[8], film director[9], and comics writer[10].
Where did Peyo go to school?
Peyo was educated at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[21].
Who did Peyo influence?
Peyo has been cited as an influence by François Walthéry[39].