George Cruikshank
British caricaturist and book illustrator (1792–1878) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American educator, newspaper editor and historian, see George Cruikshank (editor). For other people, see George Cruickshank (disambiguation).
George Cruikshank or Cruickshank (/ˈkrʊkʃæŋk/ KRUUK-shank; 27 September 1792 – 1 February 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience.
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Born | (1792-09-27)27 September 1792 London, England |
Died | 1 February 1878(1878-02-01) (aged 85) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Cartoonist (caricaturist), children's literature |
Spouses | Mary Ann Walker
(m. 1827; died 1849)Eliza Widdison (m. 1851) |
Partner | Adelaide Attree |
Children | 11 |
Parent(s) | Isaac Cruikshank Mary MacNaughton |
Relatives | Isaac Robert Cruikshank (brother) |
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