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André Franquin
Belgian comics artist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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André Franquin (French: [fʁɑ̃kɛ̃]; 3 January 1924 – 5 January 1997) was an influential Belgian comics artist, whose best-known creations are Gaston and Marsupilami. He also produced the Spirou et Fantasio comic strip from 1946 to 1968, a period seen by many as the series' golden age.
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Born | (1924-01-03)3 January 1924 Etterbeek, Belgium |
Died | 5 January 1997(1997-01-05) (aged 73) Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France |
Nationality | Belgian |
Area(s) | Writer, Artist |
Notable works | Spirou et Fantasio Modest et Pompon Gaston Idées noires Marsupilami |
Awards | Full list |
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