Wilhelm Busch
German painter, poet and cartoonist (1832–1908)
Wilhelm Busch was born on April 15, 1832 in Wiedensahl and died on January 9, 1908 in Mechtshausen, aged 75. Recorded occupations: poet, painter, essayist, writer, autobiographer and illustrator. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Hanover and Kingdom of Prussia. Fields of work: young adult literature. Notable works include “Max and Moritz”. Educated at Technical University of Munich, Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Leibniz University Hannover and Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Honours include Will Eisner Hall of Fame.
- Born
- April 15, 1832 · Wiedensahl
- Died
- January 9, 1908 · Mechtshausen
- Age at death
- 75
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Hanover, Kingdom of Prussia
- Occupations
- poet, painter, essayist, writer, autobiographer, illustrator
- Notable works
- Max and Moritz
- Education
- Technical University of Munich, Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Leibniz University Hannover, Royal Academy of Fine Arts
- Honours
- Will Eisner Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 47 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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