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André Franquin

Belgian comics artist (1924-1997) · Belgium · Artists · Died at 73

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André Franquin was an influential Belgian comics artist, whose best-known creations are Gaston and Marsupilami. He also produced the Spirou et Fantasio comic strip from 1946 to 1968, a period seen by many as the series' golden age.

A life in dates

1997Died5 January 19971996Gouden Olifant voor gehele oeuvreAwardMax und Moritz awardAward1981Prix Saint-MichelAward1980Adamson AwardsAward1974Grand prix de la ville d'AngoulêmeAward1972Prix Saint-MichelAward1924Born3 January 1924

Also in Deutsch

Photos 8

Franquin's family home in IxellesFranquin's family home in IxellesMural painting representing Gaston in the rue des Wallons in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium)Mural painting representing Gaston in the rue des Wallons in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium)Replica of Gaston's carReplica of Gaston's carFranquin's studio in avenue du Brésil at IxellesFranquin's studio in avenue du Brésil at IxellesLibrary including collections of Spirou's journal and Gaston's albumsLibrary including collections of Spirou's journal and Gaston's albums

Awards

Max und Moritz award1996
Gouden Olifant voor gehele oeuvre1996
Prix Saint-Michel1981
Adamson Awards1980
Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême1974
Prix Saint-Michel1972
Knight of the Order of Leopold

About this person

Country
Belgium
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1997 · aged 73

In common with André

Michel BoujenahAlso in Fais gaffe à la gaffe ! (1981)François MaistreAlso in Fais gaffe à la gaffe ! (1981)France RumillyAlso in Fais gaffe à la gaffe ! (1981)

Artists from Belgium 3

Ben Heine64.2Frans Masereel55.9René Magritte65.9

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