Jean de Brunhoff
French artist and writer (1899–1937)
Jean de Brunhoff was born on December 9, 1899 in 14th arrondissement of Paris and died on October 16, 1937 in Montana, aged 37. Recorded occupations: children's writer, illustrator, comics artist, screenwriter, draftsperson and picture book writer. Country of citizenship: France. Fields of work: young adult literature. Notable works include “Babar the Elephant”. Educated at Académie de la Grande Chaumière and École alsacienne.
- Born
- December 9, 1899 · 14th arrondissement of Paris
- Died
- October 16, 1937 · Montana
- Age at death
- 37
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- children's writer, illustrator, comics artist, screenwriter, draftsperson, picture book writer
- Notable works
- Babar the Elephant
- Education
- Académie de la Grande Chaumière, École alsacienne
- Wikipedia editions
- 17 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
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