Norman Bridwell

American author (1928-2014)
Person human Q3878461
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Norman Bridwell

Summary

Norman Bridwell is a human[1]. Born in Kokomo[2], he… he was born on February 15, 1928[3]. He died in Oak Bluffs[4]. He died on December 12, 2014[5]. He worked as an illustrator[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (575 views/month, #7,137 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Norman Bridwell was born in Kokomo[2].
  • Norman Bridwell passed away in Oak Bluffs[4].
  • Norman Bridwell was born on February 15, 1928[3].
  • Norman Bridwell was born on 1928[9].
  • Norman Bridwell died on December 12, 2014[5].
  • Norman Bridwell held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Norman Bridwell's professions included illustrator[6].
  • Norman Bridwell worked as a writer[7].
  • Norman Bridwell's education included a stint at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis[11].
  • Norman Bridwell was educated at Kokomo High School[12].
  • Norman Bridwell was educated at Cooper Union[13].
  • Norman Bridwell's education included a stint at Herron School of Art and Design[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Bridwell is Clifford the Big Red Dog[15].
  • Norman Bridwell is recorded as male[16].
  • Norman Bridwell's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Norman Bridwell's Commons category is recorded as Norman Bridwell[18].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[19].
  • Norman Bridwell's given name is recorded as Norman[20].
  • Norman Bridwell's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Norman Bridwell's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[22].
  • Norman Bridwell's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966[23].
  • Norman Bridwell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Norman Bridwell's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].
  • Norman Bridwell's P14750 is recorded as 0CF9-E059-5A2C-1165-6A48[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Norman Bridwell was born in Kokomo[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 15, 1928[3] and 1928[9].

Education

Educated at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis[11], a university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1969[29], headquartered in Indianapolis[30]; Kokomo High School[12], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1872[33]; Cooper Union[13], a college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1859[36]; and Herron School of Art and Design[14], an educational institution[37], in United States[38], founded in 1902[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illustrator[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Norman Bridwell is Clifford the Big Red Dog[15].

Death and Burial

Norman Bridwell died on December 12, 2014[5]. He died in Oak Bluffs[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[19].

Why It Matters

Norman Bridwell ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (575 views/month, #7,137 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Norman Bridwell born?

Norman Bridwell's place of birth was Kokomo[2].

Where did Norman Bridwell die?

Norman Bridwell passed away in Oak Bluffs[4].

What did Norman Bridwell do for work?

Norman Bridwell worked as illustrator[6] and writer[7].

Where did Norman Bridwell go to school?

Norman Bridwell was educated at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis[11], Kokomo High School[12], Cooper Union[13], and Herron School of Art and Design[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] ↑ . 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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allcinema person id → 770623
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  2. 6w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 0CF9-E059-5A2C-1165-6A48
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  3. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Clifford the Big Red Dog
    Given name → Norman
    Country of citizenship → United States
    Instance of → —
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32085|batch #32085]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (27)"
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