Roger Hargreaves

British author and illustrator (1935–1988)
Person human Q349013
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Roger Hargreaves

Summary

Roger Hargreaves is a human[1]. Born in Cleckheaton[2], he… he was born on May 9, 1935[3]. He passed away in Guernsey[4]. He died on September 11, 1988[5]. He worked as an illustrator[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and picture book writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,513 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Roger Hargreaves's place of birth was Cleckheaton[2].
  • Roger Hargreaves passed away in Guernsey[4].
  • Roger Hargreaves was born on May 9, 1935[3].
  • Roger Hargreaves died on September 11, 1988[5].
  • A child of Roger Hargreaves was Adam Hargreaves[11].
  • Roger Hargreaves held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Roger Hargreaves worked as an illustrator[6].
  • Roger Hargreaves's professions included writer[7].
  • Roger Hargreaves worked as a children's writer[8].
  • Roger Hargreaves's professions included picture book writer[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Roger Hargreaves is Mr. Men[13].
  • Roger Hargreaves received the Blue Peter badge[14].
  • Roger Hargreaves is recorded as male[15].
  • Roger Hargreaves's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was stroke[17].
  • Roger Hargreaves's family name is recorded as Hargreaves[18].
  • Roger Hargreaves's given name is recorded as Roger[19].
  • Roger Hargreaves's pseudonym is recorded as Mr. Rogers[20].
  • Roger Hargreaves's official website is recorded as http://www.mrmen.com/[21].
  • Roger Hargreaves's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Roger Hargreaves's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[23].
  • Roger Hargreaves's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Roger Hargreaves's birth name is recorded as Charles Roger Hargreaves[25].
  • Roger Hargreaves's name in native language is recorded as Roger Hargreaves[26].
  • Roger Hargreaves's start of work period is recorded as 1971[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: GB[29]

  • Began / founded: 1935-05-09[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1988-09-11[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: b33bff43-80a8-4189-8cd4-107f763c2cac[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Roger Hargreaves was born in Cleckheaton[2]. He was born on May 9, 1935[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Roger Hargreaves is Mr. Men[13].

Recognition

Roger Hargreaves received the Blue Peter badge[14].

Personal Life

A child of Roger Hargreaves was Adam Hargreaves[11].

Death and Burial

Roger Hargreaves died on September 11, 1988[5]. He passed away in Guernsey[4]. The cause of death was stroke[17].

Why It Matters

Roger Hargreaves ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,513 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Works attributed to him include Mr. Men[35], a children's book series[36].

FAQs

Where was Roger Hargreaves born?

Born in Cleckheaton[2], Roger Hargreaves…

Where did Roger Hargreaves die?

Roger Hargreaves passed away in Guernsey[4].

What did Roger Hargreaves do for work?

Roger Hargreaves worked as illustrator[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and picture book writer[9].

What awards did Roger Hargreaves receive?

Honors received include Blue Peter badge[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · שילוני · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Blue Peter badge
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Mr. Men
    Given name → Roger
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