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Dr. Seuss
American children's author and cartoonist (1904–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Theodor Seuss Geisel (pronounced /ˈsɔɪs ˈɡaɪzəl/; March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American writer and cartoonist from Springfield, Massachusetts. He was better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss. After World War I he was a sophomore in high school. He wasn't interested in sports but still went to school and did daily activities. He pronounced his name English pronunciation: /ˈsɔɪs/, but it is often said as English pronunciation: /ˈsuːs/.[1][2]
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Born | Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-03-02)March 2, 1904 |
Died | September 24, 1991(1991-09-24) (aged 87) |
Pen name | Dr. Seuss, Theo. LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, Theophrastus Seuss |
Occupation | Writer, cartoonist, animator |
Nationality | United States |
Genre | Children's literature |
Notable works | The Cat in the Hat Green Eggs and Ham How the Grinch Stole Christmas One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish |
Spouse | Helen Palmer Geisel (1927–1967) Audrey Stone Dimond (1968–1991) |
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