Edgar P. Jacobs
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Summary
Edgar P. Jacobs was born on March 30, 1904[1], in Brussels[2]. He died on February 20, 1987[3], in Lasne[4]. He worked as a penciller[5], colorist[6], and opera singer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,679 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Lasne-Chapelle-Saint-Lambert[9]
- Place of burial: Lasne[10]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[11]
- Native language: French[12]
- Notable work: Blake and Mortimer[13], Le Rayon U[14]
- Award received: Prix Saint-Michel[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Movement: School of Brussels[17]
- Genre: ligne claire[18]
- Commons category: Edgar P. Jacobs[19]
- Family name: Jacobs[20]
- Given name: Edgar[21], Edgard[22], Félix[23], Pierre[24]
- Pseudonym: Edgar P. Jacobs[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Birth name: Edgard Félix Pierre Jacobs[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[28]
Why It Matters
Edgar P. Jacobs has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
He has been cited as an influence by Jacques Martin[31], a comics writer[32], 1921–2010[33], of France[34], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[35]; Yves Chaland[36], a comics artist[37], 1957–1990[38], of France[39]; André-Paul Duchâteau[40], a comics writer[41], 1925–2020[42], of Belgium[43], awarded the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[44], specialised in literature[45]; and François Craenhals[46], a comics artist[47], 1926–2004[48], of Belgium[49], awarded the Knight of the Order of Leopold[50], specialised in young adult literature[51].
Works attributed to him include The Yellow "M"[52], a comic book album[53]; The Necklace Affair[54], a comic book album[55]; and S.O.S. Meteors: Mortimer in Paris[56], a comic book album[57].
FAQs
Where was Edgar P. Jacobs born?
Edgar P. Jacobs's place of birth was Brussels[2].
Where did Edgar P. Jacobs die?
Edgar P. Jacobs died in Lasne[4].
What did Edgar P. Jacobs do for work?
Edgar P. Jacobs worked as a penciller[5], colorist[6], and opera singer[7].
What awards did Edgar P. Jacobs receive?
Honors received include Prix Saint-Michel[15].
Who did Edgar P. Jacobs influence?
Edgar P. Jacobs has been cited as an influence by Jacques Martin[31], Yves Chaland[36], André-Paul Duchâteau[40], and François Craenhals[46].