Dr. Seuss
American children's author and cartoonist (1904–1991).
The record
Dr. Seuss was an American children's author and cartoonist. Born on 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Seuss died on 24 September 1991 in La Jolla at the age of 87.
Notable works include Horton Hears a Who!, The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Seuss studied at Dartmouth College and Lincoln College. Honours include Children's Literature Legacy Award, Regina Medal and Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards, among 13 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 79 languages, Dr. Seuss is No. 1,155 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 2 March 1904, Springfield
- Died
- 24 September 1991, La Jolla (aged 87)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Writer, poet, illustrator
- Field
- Literature
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Education
- Dartmouth College, Lincoln College
- Genres
- Fairy tale
- Labels
- RCA Records
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 79
Did you know
Lived to 87.
Shares a birthday with Mikhail Gorbachev and Pius XII.
One of 33 people in the Index born in Springfield, with Kurt Russell.
Has a Wikipedia article in 79 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- SpouseHelen Palmer Geisel
- SpouseAudrey Dimond
Honours and works
Awards
- Children's Literature Legacy Award1980
- Regina Medal1982
- Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards1984
- Inkpot Award1991
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame2004
- California Hall of Fame2008
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Legion of Merit
- American Campaign Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program
Notable works
- Horton Hears a Who!
- The Cat in the Hat
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
- Green Eggs and Ham
- The Lorax
- Fox in Socks
- On Beyond Zebra!
- If I Ran the Zoo
- And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street
- Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?
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- Wikidata Q298685 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)