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Quentin Blake

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Date of birth
1932-12-16
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Gender
male
Nationality
UK
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Birthplace
Sidcup, Kent, England, UK
Place of death
Places of residence
London, England, UK
Education
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Cambridge University (Downing College)
Institute of Education, London University
Chelsea School of Art
Occupations
illustrator
children's book author
cartoonist
Relationships
Barrett, Angela (student)
Organizations
Royal College of Art
Awards and honors
Hans Christian Andersen Award ( [2002])
Order of the British Empire ( [2005])
Children's Laureate (1999-2001)
Eleanor Farjeon Award (2012)
Agents
Caradoc King (AP Watt)
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