Tony Ross

English illustrator and writer of children's books (born 1938)
Person human Q48805711
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Tony Ross

Summary

Tony Ross is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on August 10, 1938[3]. He worked as a writer[4], illustrator[5], children's writer[6], cartoonist[7], and picture book writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (560 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tony Ross's place of birth was London[2].
  • Tony Ross was born on August 10, 1938[3].
  • Tony Ross was born on January 1, 1938[10].
  • Tony Ross held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • English was Tony Ross's native language[12].
  • Tony Ross worked as a writer[4].
  • Tony Ross's professions included illustrator[5].
  • Tony Ross worked as a children's writer[6].
  • Tony Ross's professions included cartoonist[7].
  • Tony Ross worked as a picture book writer[8].
  • Tony Ross's professions included draftsperson[13].
  • Tony Ross's field of work was young adult literature[14].
  • Tony Ross's field of work was children's book[15].
  • Tony Ross was employed by Manchester Metropolitan University[16].
  • Tony Ross's education included a stint at Liverpool John Moores University[17].
  • Tony Ross's education included a stint at Helsby High School[18].
  • Tony Ross received the Silver Brush[19].
  • Tony Ross received the Silver Brush[20].
  • Tony Ross received the Silver Brush[21].
  • Tony Ross is recorded as male[22].
  • Tony Ross's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Tony Ross's Commons category is recorded as Tony Ross[24].
  • Tony Ross's family name is recorded as Ross[25].
  • Tony Ross's given name is recorded as Tony[26].
  • Tony Ross's official website is recorded as http://www.tonyross.net/[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tony Ross was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 10, 1938[3] and January 1, 1938[10]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Liverpool John Moores University[17], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1823[30], headquartered in Liverpool[31] and Helsby High School[18], a secondary school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1897[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], illustrator[5], children's writer[6], cartoonist[7], picture book writer[8], and draftsperson[13]. Fields of work include young adult literature[14], a sub-set of literature[35] and children's book[15], a literary genre[36]. Among Tony Ross's employers was Manchester Metropolitan University[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Brush[19], a design award[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1981[39].

Why It Matters

Tony Ross ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (560 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Tony Ross born?

Tony Ross was born in London[2].

What did Tony Ross do for work?

Tony Ross worked as writer[4], illustrator[5], children's writer[6], cartoonist[7], and picture book writer[8].

Where did Tony Ross go to school?

Tony Ross was educated at Liverpool John Moores University[17] and Helsby High School[18].

What awards did Tony Ross receive?

Honors received include Silver Brush[19], Silver Brush[20], and Silver Brush[21].

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  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 26d ago · Jssfrk · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 12w ago · Alguma A. Pessoa · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Tony
    Field of work young adult literature, children's book
    On focus list of wikimedia project NADD Wikidata project
    Instance of human
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