Thomas Nast

American cartoonist (1840–1902)
Person human Q214957
Thomas Nast
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Thomas Nast

Summary

Thomas Nast is a human[1]. His place of birth was Landau in der Pfalz[2]. He was born on September 27, 1840[3]. He passed away in Guayaquil[4]. He died on December 7, 1902[5]. He worked as a caricaturist[6], artist[7], journalist[8], and illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,843 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Nast was born in Landau in der Pfalz[2].
  • Thomas Nast died in Guayaquil[4].
  • Thomas Nast was born on September 27, 1840[3].
  • Thomas Nast died on December 7, 1902[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[11].
  • Thomas Nast held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Thomas Nast held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[13].
  • Thomas Nast worked as a caricaturist[6].
  • Thomas Nast worked as an artist[7].
  • Thomas Nast's professions included journalist[8].
  • Thomas Nast worked as an illustrator[9].
  • Thomas Nast received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[14].
  • Thomas Nast was influenced by Alfred Fredericks[15].
  • Thomas Nast was influenced by Theodore Kaufmann[16].
  • Thomas Nast is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Nast's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Nast was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].
  • Thomas Nast's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Nast[20].
  • Thomas Nast's archives at is recorded as Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library[21].
  • Thomas Nast's archives at is recorded as Landesbibliothekszentrum Rheinland-Pfalz[22].
  • The cause of death was yellow fever[23].
  • Thomas Nast's residence is recorded as Thomas Nast Home[24].
  • Thomas Nast's family name is recorded as Nast[25].
  • Thomas Nast's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas Nast's official website is recorded as http://www.thomasnast.com/[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Nast's place of birth was Landau in der Pfalz[2]. He was born on September 27, 1840[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include caricaturist[6], artist[7], journalist[8], and illustrator[9].

Recognition

Thomas Nast received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[14].

Personal Life

Thomas Nast was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Thomas Nast died on December 7, 1902[5]. He died in Guayaquil[4]. The cause of death was yellow fever[23]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Thomas Nast ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,843 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Nast born?

Thomas Nast was born in Landau in der Pfalz[2].

Where did Thomas Nast die?

Thomas Nast passed away in Guayaquil[4].

What did Thomas Nast do for work?

Thomas Nast worked as caricaturist[6], artist[7], journalist[8], and illustrator[9].

What awards did Thomas Nast receive?

Honors received include Will Eisner Hall of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Landau in der Pfalz
    Aliases
    Cause of death yellow fever
    Described by source Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography, Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition +2
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