Hergé

Hergé

Belgian cartoonist (1907–1983)
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Georges Prosper Remi (22 May 1907 – 3 March 1983), known by the pen name Hergé (; ), was a Belgian cartoonist. He is best known for creating The Adventures of Tintin, the series of comic albums which are considered one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century. He was also responsible for two other well-known series, Quick & Flupke (1930–1940) and The Adventures of Jo, Zette and Jocko (1936–1957). His works were executed in his distinct ligne claire drawing style.

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Hergé was born on Wednesday, 22 May 1907 in Etterbeek, Belgium. His full name at birth was Georges Prosper Remi. He was best known as a writer. Hergé's country of citizenship (nationality) was Belgian. He died on Thursday, 3 March 1983 in Brussels, Belgium at the age of 75. His religion is listed as Agnostic. He had grey hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Gemini.

You can find people similar to Hergé by visiting our lists 20th-century pseudonymous writers and Belgian Taoists.

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Georges Prosper Remi
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The Adventures of Tintin
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22 May 1907
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Etterbeek, Belgium
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3 March 1983
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Brussels, Belgium
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Cartoonist
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Hergé is known for his role in the TV mini series documentary ORTF, ils ont inventé la télévision (2020) as Self.

He is also known for his role in the TV series documentary Rembob'Ina (2018) as Self.

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