William Wallace Denslow

William Wallace Denslow

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William Wallace Denslow (; May 5, 1856 – March 29, 1915), professionally W. W. Denslow, was an American illustrator and caricaturist remembered for his work in collaboration with author L. Frank Baum, especially his illustrations of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Denslow was an editorial cartoonist with a strong interest in politics, which has fueled political interpretations of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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William Wallace Denslow was born on Sunday, 25 May 1856 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His full name at birth was William Wallace Denslow Jr.. He was best known as a cartoonist. Denslow's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Thursday, 27 May 1915 in New York City, New York at the age of 59. His zodiac star sign was Gemini.

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William Wallace Denslow Jr.
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Illustrated the original "The Wizard of Oz
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Date of birth
25 May 1856
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Date of death
27 May 1915
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59 (age at death)
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New York City, New York
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Cause of death
Pneumonia
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Art Department, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew
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William Wallace Denslow is known for his role in the TV movie documentary The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True (1995) as original illustrator.

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