Thomas Nast
American cartoonist (1840-1902) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 62
Thomas Nast was a German-born American caricaturist and editorial cartoonist often considered to be the "Father of the American Cartoon".
Thomas Nast is read about 360 times a day, in 31 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 113 days, one point a day.
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![Thomas Nast's birth certificate issued under the auspices of the King of Bavaria on September 26, 1840[1]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Nast_Birth_Cert_full.jpg/1280px-Nast_Birth_Cert_full.jpg)
Thomas Nast's birth certificate issued under the auspices of the King of Bavaria on September 26, 1840[1]
Thomas Nast self-caricature
Self-caricature of Thomas Nast
Schurz, Belmont, Fenton, Trumbull, Tipton, and others lie before a vengeful Columbia (representing the U.S.) while Uncle Sam (also representing the U.S.) waves his hat beside the victorious Ulysses S. Grant, 1872.
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Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1840 to 1902 · aged 62
