Eric Carle
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Eric Carle
Summary
Eric Carle is a human[1]. He was born in Syracuse[2]. He was born on June 25, 1929[3]. He died in Northampton[4]. He died on May 23, 2021[5]. He worked as a writer[6], illustrator[7], children's writer[8], and graphic designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,361 views/month, #6,469 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Syracuse[2], Eric Carle…
- Eric Carle passed away in Northampton[4].
- Eric Carle was born on June 25, 1929[3].
- Eric Carle died on May 23, 2021[5].
- Burial took place at unknown location[11].
- Eric Carle held citizenship in United States[12].
- Eric Carle held citizenship in Germany[13].
- English was Eric Carle's native language[14].
- Eric Carle worked as a writer[6].
- Eric Carle's professions included illustrator[7].
- Eric Carle worked as a children's writer[8].
- Eric Carle worked as a graphic designer[9].
- Eric Carle's field of work was performing arts[15].
- Eric Carle's field of work was children's and young adult literature[16].
- Eric Carle's field of work was young adult literature[17].
- Eric Carle's education included a stint at State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[18].
- Eric Carle was educated at Leibniz-Gymnasium[19].
- Eric Carle was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[20].
- A notable work attributed to Eric Carle is The Very Hungry Caterpillar[21].
- A notable work attributed to Eric Carle is The Grouchy Ladybug[22].
- A notable work attributed to Eric Carle is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?[23].
- A notable work attributed to Eric Carle is The Very Busy Spider[24].
- Eric Carle received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25].
- Eric Carle received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[26].
- Eric Carle received the Children's Literature Legacy Award[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1929-06-25[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2021-05-23[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 03f7e841-ca30-4aa5-a097-e7fbc8603a50[32]
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Origins and Family
Eric Carle's place of birth was Syracuse[2]. He was born on June 25, 1929[3]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[18], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1761[35], headquartered in Stuttgart[36]; Leibniz-Gymnasium[19], a gymnasium[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1888[39]; and Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[20], an academy of fine arts[40], in Austria[41], founded in 1692[42], headquartered in Vienna[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], illustrator[7], children's writer[8], and graphic designer[9]. Fields of work include performing arts[15], a type of arts[44]; children's and young adult literature[16], a sub-set of literature[45]; and young adult literature[17], a sub-set of literature[46].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Very Hungry Caterpillar[21], a literary work[47]; The Grouchy Ladybug[22], a literary work[48]; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?[23], a literary work[49], written by Bill Martin Jr.[50]; and The Very Busy Spider[24], a literary work[51]. Things named for Eric Carle include Uroballus carlei[52], a taxon[53].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], a decoration[54], in Germany[55]; Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[26], an order of merit[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1974[58]; Children's Literature Legacy Award[27], a literary award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1954[61]; and Regina Medal[62], a literary award[63], in United States[64], founded in 1959[65].
Death and Burial
Eric Carle died on May 23, 2021[5]. He passed away in Northampton[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[66]. He is buried at unknown location[11].
Why It Matters
Eric Carle ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,361 views/month, #6,469 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
Works attributed to him include The Very Hungry Caterpillar[69], a literary work[70]. Entities named for him include Uroballus carlei[52], a taxon[53].
FAQs
Where was Eric Carle born?
Born in Syracuse[2], Eric Carle…
Where did Eric Carle die?
Eric Carle passed away in Northampton[4].
What did Eric Carle do for work?
Eric Carle worked as writer[6], illustrator[7], children's writer[8], and graphic designer[9].
Where did Eric Carle go to school?
Eric Carle was educated at State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[18], Leibniz-Gymnasium[19], and Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[20].
What awards did Eric Carle receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[26], Children's Literature Legacy Award[27], and Regina Medal[62].