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Henri Vernes

Belgian writer (1918-2021) · Belgium · On the map · Writers · Died at 102

Charles-Henri-Jean Dewisme, better known by his pen name Henri Vernes, was an author of action and science fiction novels. He published over 200 titles in the action and science-fiction genre.

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Awards

Honorary Citizen of Brussels2006
Officer of Arts and Letters1999

About this person

He was most noted for the creation of the character Bob Morane, a hero whose adventures spanned fifty years and went from straight adventure and science-fiction to fantasy. Vernes also wrote the text of many comics albums and animated movies.

Country
Belgium
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 2021 · aged 102

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