Donald Rooum
English anarchist cartoonist and writer (1928–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Donald Rooum?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Donald Rooum (20 April 1928 – 31 August 2019) was an English anarchist cartoonist and writer.[1] He had an extremely long association with the Freedom newspaper in London, to which he regularly submitted his Wildcat comic strips.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Donald Rooum | |
---|---|
Born | (1928-04-20)20 April 1928 Bradford, England |
Died | 31 August 2019(2019-08-31) (aged 91) London, England |
Education | |
Occupations |
|
Notable work | Wildcat (comic strip) |
Movement | Anarchism |
Partner | Irene Brown |
Children | 4 |
Close
In 1963 he played a key role in exposing Harold Challenor, a corrupt police officer who had unsuccessfully tried to frame him for carrying an offensive weapon, see below.