Family Child
Thierry de Brunhoff
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Jean de Brunhoff
1899-12-09 – 1937-10-16
Life & Legacy
Jean de Brunhoff (French: [ʒɑ̃ də bʁynɔf]; 9 December 1899 – 16 October 1937) was a French writer and illustrator remembered best for creating the Babar series of children's books concerning a fictional elephant, the first of which was published in 1931.
Occupation & Career
children's writer, illustrator, comics artist, screenwriter, draftsperson, picture book writer, artist
Education
Académie de la Grande Chaumière; École alsacienne
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Babar the Elephant
Legacy Highlights
Notable Work
Babar the Elephant
Education & Institutions
Académie de la Grande Chaumière · École alsacienne
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Laurent de Brunhoff
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q636357 · wikidata
Family Child
Mathieu de Brunhoff
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q636357 · wikidata
Family Father
Maurice de Brunhoff
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q636357 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Michel de Brunhoff
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Family Sibling
Cosette de Brunhoff
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Family Sibling
Jacques de Brunhoff
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q636357 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Cecile de Brunhoff
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Notable Work
Babar the Elephant
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q636357 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q636357 — wikidata View source
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