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Robert Ripley

American cartoonist (1890-1949) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 58

LeRoy Robert Ripley was an American cartoonist, entrepreneur, and amateur anthropologist, who is known for creating the Ripley's Believe It or Not! newspaper panel series, television show, and radio show, which feature odd facts from around the world.

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Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1949 · aged 58