Ludwig Bemelmans

author of Madeline books (1939-1999)
Person human Q76414
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Ludwig Bemelmans

Summary

Ludwig Bemelmans is a human[1]. His place of birth was Merano[2]. He was born on April 27, 1898[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on October 1, 1962[5]. He worked as a writer[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], and children's writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig Bemelmans's place of birth was Merano[2].
  • Born in Tyrol[11], Ludwig Bemelmans…
  • Ludwig Bemelmans passed away in New York City[4].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans was born on April 27, 1898[3].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans died on October 1, 1962[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
  • Among Ludwig Bemelmans's spouses was Madeleine Bemelmans[13].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans held citizenship in Austria[16].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans's professions included writer[6].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans worked as a painter[7].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans worked as a children's writer[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Ludwig Bemelmans is Madeline[17].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans received the Caldecott Medal[18].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans is recorded as male[19].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig Bemelmans[21].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[22].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans's family name is recorded as Bemelmans[23].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans's given name is recorded as Ludwig[24].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[26].
  • Ludwig Bemelmans's described by source is recorded as American Novelists of Today[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Merano[2], a comune of Italy[28], in Italy[29] and Tyrol[11], a federal state of Austria[30], in Austria[31]. Ludwig Bemelmans was born on April 27, 1898[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], and children's writer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ludwig Bemelmans is Madeline[17].

Recognition

Ludwig Bemelmans received the Caldecott Medal[18].

Personal Life

Ludwig Bemelmans was married to Madeleine Bemelmans[13].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Bemelmans died on October 1, 1962[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[22]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Bemelmans has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

He has been cited as an influence by Felicia Bond[33], a writer[34], b. 1954[35], of United States[36].

Works attributed to him include Madeline[37], a media franchise[38].

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Bemelmans born?

Ludwig Bemelmans was born in Merano[2].

Where did Ludwig Bemelmans die?

Ludwig Bemelmans passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Ludwig Bemelmans married to?

Ludwig Bemelmans's spouses include Madeleine Bemelmans[13].

What did Ludwig Bemelmans do for work?

Ludwig Bemelmans worked as writer[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], and children's writer[9].

What awards did Ludwig Bemelmans receive?

Honors received include Caldecott Medal[18].

Who did Ludwig Bemelmans influence?

Ludwig Bemelmans has been cited as an influence by Felicia Bond[33].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . OPAC SBN. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . American Novelists of Today. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . OPAC SBN. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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