Roger Duvoisin

Swiss-American children's book illustrator and writer (1990–1980)
Person human Q14751927
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Roger Duvoisin

Summary

Roger Duvoisin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Geneva[2]. He was born on +1904-08-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in New Jersey[4]. He died on +1980-06-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], children's writer[7], and illustrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Geneva[2], Roger Duvoisin…
  • Roger Duvoisin passed away in New Jersey[4].
  • Roger Duvoisin was born on +1904-08-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Roger Duvoisin was born on +1900-08-28T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Roger Duvoisin died on +1980-06-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Roger Duvoisin held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Roger Duvoisin's professions included writer[6].
  • Roger Duvoisin's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Roger Duvoisin's professions included illustrator[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Roger Duvoisin is Petunia, I Love You[12].
  • Roger Duvoisin received the Caldecott Medal[13].
  • Roger Duvoisin is recorded as male[14].
  • Roger Duvoisin's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Roger Duvoisin's Commons category is recorded as Roger Duvoisin[16].
  • Roger Duvoisin's family name is recorded as Duvoisin[17].
  • Roger Duvoisin's given name is recorded as Roger[18].
  • Roger Duvoisin's work location is recorded as New York City[19].
  • Roger Duvoisin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Roger Duvoisin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Roger Duvoisin's Commons Creator page is recorded as Roger Antoine Duvoisin[22].
  • Roger Duvoisin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Roger Duvoisin'}[23].
  • Roger Duvoisin's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[24].
  • Roger Duvoisin's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].
  • Roger Duvoisin's artist files at is recorded as Frick Art Research Library[26].
  • Roger Duvoisin's artist files at is recorded as Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Geneva[2], Roger Duvoisin… Recorded date of birth include +1904-08-28T00:00:00Z[3] and +1900-08-28T00:00:00Z[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], children's writer[7], and illustrator[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Roger Duvoisin is Petunia, I Love You[12].

Recognition

Roger Duvoisin received the Caldecott Medal[13].

Death and Burial

Roger Duvoisin died on +1980-06-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in New Jersey[4].

Why It Matters

Roger Duvoisin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Roger Duvoisin born?

Born in Geneva[2], Roger Duvoisin…

Where did Roger Duvoisin die?

Roger Duvoisin died in New Jersey[4].

What did Roger Duvoisin do for work?

Roger Duvoisin worked as writer[6], children's writer[7], and illustrator[8].

What awards did Roger Duvoisin receive?

Honors received include Caldecott Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . archives.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved . archives.lib.umn.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Freebase Data Dumps. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . library.si.edu. library.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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