Harold Gray

American cartoonist (1894–1968)
Person human Q432288
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Harold Gray

Summary

Harold Gray is a human[1]. Born in Kankakee[2], he… he was born on January 20, 1894[3]. He died in La Jolla[4]. He died on May 9, 1968[5]. He worked as a cartoonist[6] and comics artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kankakee[2], Harold Gray…
  • Harold Gray passed away in La Jolla[4].
  • Harold Gray was born on January 20, 1894[3].
  • Harold Gray died on May 9, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Oakridge Glen Oaks Cemetery[9].
  • Harold Gray held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Harold Gray worked as a cartoonist[6].
  • Harold Gray worked as a comics artist[7].
  • Harold Gray was educated at Purdue University[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Harold Gray is Little Orphan Annie[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Harold Gray is The Complete Little Orphan Annie[13].
  • Harold Gray received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[14].
  • Harold Gray is recorded as male[15].
  • Harold Gray's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was cancer[17].
  • Harold Gray's family name is recorded as Gray[18].
  • Harold Gray's given name is recorded as Harold[19].
  • Harold Gray's given name is recorded as Lincoln[20].
  • Harold Gray's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Harold Gray's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[22].
  • Harold Gray's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[23].
  • Harold Gray's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].
  • Harold Gray's copyright status as a creator is recorded as part of the copyrights on oeuvre has expired[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Harold Gray was born in Kankakee[2]. He was born on January 20, 1894[3].

Education

Harold Gray's education included a stint at Purdue University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartoonist[6] and comics artist[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Little Orphan Annie[12], a comic strip[26], founded in 1924[27] and The Complete Little Orphan Annie[13], a comics[28].

Recognition

Harold Gray received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

Harold Gray died on May 9, 1968[5]. He passed away in La Jolla[4]. The cause of death was cancer[17]. Burial took place at Oakridge Glen Oaks Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Harold Gray ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Harold Gray born?

Harold Gray was born in Kankakee[2].

Where did Harold Gray die?

Harold Gray passed away in La Jolla[4].

What did Harold Gray do for work?

Harold Gray worked as cartoonist[6] and comics artist[7].

Where did Harold Gray go to school?

Harold Gray was educated at Purdue University[11].

What awards did Harold Gray receive?

Honors received include Will Eisner Hall of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death La Jolla
    Sex or gender male
    Manner of death natural causes
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