Morris

Belgian comics artist (1923-2001)
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Morris
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Morris

Summary

Morris is a human[1]. He was born in Kortrijk[2]. He was born on December 1, 1923[3]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. He died on July 17, 2001[5]. He worked as a comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], draftsperson[9], and illustrator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (365 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Morris was born in Kortrijk[2].
  • Morris passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Morris was born on December 1, 1923[3].
  • Morris died on July 17, 2001[5].
  • Morris died on July 16, 2001[12].
  • Morris held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • Morris worked as a comics artist[6].
  • Morris worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Morris worked as a film director[8].
  • Morris's professions included draftsperson[9].
  • Morris worked as an illustrator[10].
  • Morris's professions included caricaturist[14].
  • Morris's field of work was comics[15].
  • Morris's field of work was young adult literature[16].
  • Morris was employed by Dupuis[17].
  • Morris's education included a stint at St Joseph College, Aalst[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Morris is Lucky Luke[19].
  • Morris received the Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[20].
  • Morris received the Prix Saint-Michel[21].
  • Morris received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[22].
  • Morris is recorded as male[23].
  • Morris's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Morris is associated with the Marcinelle school movement[25].
  • Morris is associated with the ligne claire movement[26].
  • Morris's Commons category is recorded as Maurice De Bevere[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kortrijk[2], Morris… he was born on December 1, 1923[3].

Education

Morris was educated at St Joseph College, Aalst[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], draftsperson[9], illustrator[10], and caricaturist[14]. Fields of work include comics[15], a type of arts[28] and young adult literature[16], a sub-set of literature[29]. Among Morris's employers was Dupuis[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Morris is Lucky Luke[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[20], an art prize[30], in France[31]; Prix Saint-Michel[21], an award[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1971[34]; and Knight of the Order of Leopold[22], a grade of an order[35], in Belgium[36].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 17, 2001[5] and July 16, 2001[12]. Morris passed away in Brussels[4]. Recorded cause of death include falling from height[37] and pulmonary embolism[38].

Why It Matters

Morris ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (365 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Works attributed to him include Lucky Luke[41], a comic book series[42], founded in 1946[43], written by René Goscinny[44]; La Mine d'or de Dick Digger[45], a comic book album[46]; Hors-la-loi (Lucky Luke)[47], an album[48]; Des rails sur la Prairie[49], a comic book album[50], written by René Goscinny[51]; L'Empereur Smith[52], a comic book album[53], written by René Goscinny[54]; and Calamity Jane[55], a comic book album[56], written by René Goscinny[57].

FAQs

Where was Morris born?

Born in Kortrijk[2], Morris…

Where did Morris die?

Morris passed away in Brussels[4].

What did Morris do for work?

Morris worked as comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], draftsperson[9], and illustrator[10].

Where did Morris go to school?

Morris was educated at St Joseph College, Aalst[18].

What awards did Morris receive?

Honors received include Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[20], Prix Saint-Michel[21], and Knight of the Order of Leopold[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q2451336. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . dbnl.org. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [37] . wikidata.org.
  23. [38] . dhnet.be. dhnet.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . Q51343652. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [55] . 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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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