William Steig

American cartoonist, children's illustrator and writer (1907–2003)
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William Steig

Summary

William Steig is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on November 14, 1907[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on October 3, 2003[5]. He worked as a writer[6], sculptor[7], illustrator[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (611 views/month, #6,690 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brooklyn[2], William Steig…
  • Born in New York City[12], William Steig…
  • William Steig died in Boston[4].
  • William Steig was born on November 14, 1907[3].
  • William Steig died on October 3, 2003[5].
  • Among William Steig's spouses was Elizabeth Mead[13].
  • A child of William Steig was Jeremy Steig[14].
  • William Steig held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was William Steig's native language[16].
  • William Steig worked as a writer[6].
  • William Steig worked as a sculptor[7].
  • William Steig's professions included illustrator[8].
  • William Steig worked as a children's writer[9].
  • William Steig worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • William Steig worked as a painter[17].
  • William Steig's field of work was young adult literature[18].
  • William Steig's education included a stint at Townsend Harris High School[19].
  • A notable work attributed to William Steig is Sylvester and the Magic Pebble[20].
  • A notable work attributed to William Steig is Doctor De Soto[21].
  • A notable work attributed to William Steig is Shrek![22].
  • William Steig received the Zilveren Griffel[23].
  • William Steig received the Silver Brush[24].
  • William Steig received the Silver Brush[25].
  • William Steig received the Caldecott Medal[26].
  • William Steig received the National Book Award[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Brooklyn[2], a borough of New York City[28], in United States[29], founded in 1634[30] and New York City[12], a global city[31], in United States[32], founded in 1624[33]. William Steig was born on November 14, 1907[3]. English was his native language[16].

Education

William Steig's education included a stint at Townsend Harris High School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], sculptor[7], illustrator[8], children's writer[9], screenwriter[10], and painter[17]. William Steig's field of work was young adult literature[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Sylvester and the Magic Pebble[20], a literary work[34]; Doctor De Soto[21], a literary work[35]; and Shrek![22], a literary work[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Zilveren Griffel[23], a young adult literature award[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1971[39]; Silver Brush[24], a literary award[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1981[42]; Caldecott Medal[26], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1938[45]; and National Book Award[27], a literary award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1936[48].

Personal Life

William Steig was married to Elizabeth Mead[13]. A child of him was Jeremy Steig[14].

Death and Burial

William Steig died on October 3, 2003[5]. He passed away in Boston[4].

Why It Matters

William Steig ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (611 views/month, #6,690 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Works attributed to him include Shrek![51], a literary work[52].

FAQs

Where was William Steig born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], William Steig…

Where did William Steig die?

William Steig passed away in Boston[4].

Who was William Steig married to?

William Steig's spouses include Elizabeth Mead[13].

What did William Steig do for work?

William Steig worked as writer[6], sculptor[7], illustrator[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did William Steig go to school?

William Steig was educated at Townsend Harris High School[19].

What awards did William Steig receive?

Honors received include Zilveren Griffel[23], Silver Brush[24], Silver Brush[25], and Caldecott Medal[26].

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  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Doctor De Soto, Shrek!
    Given name William
    Field of work young adult literature
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