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Dick Bruna (Children's Author) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Birthday
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Death day
February 16, 2017 (89 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
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Celebrities born on August 23
Born in 1927
Born in Utrecht, Netherlands
Virgo named Dick
Children's Authors from Netherlands
Children's Authors born in Netherlands
89 years old celebrities
First name Dick
Dick Bruna is a Dutch author, artist, illustrator and graphic designer. Bruna is best known for his children's books written and illustrated, with more than 200 books. His most notable creation is Miffy, a little bunny drawn with heavy graphic lines, simple shapes and basic colors. Bruna also created stories for characters like Lottie, Farmer John, and Hettie Hedgehog. In addition to her extensive portfolio of children's books, Bruna also illustrates and designs book covers, posters and brochures for her father's A.W publishing company. Bruna and Zoon. His most popular designs have appeared on the covers of the Zwarte Beertjes book series. Among his famous creations are those from the book Maigret by Simenon, represented by the graphic silhouette of a tube against a variety of backgrounds.
BornHendrik Magdalenus Bruna, August 23, 1927, Utrecht, Netherlands
DiedFebruary 16, 2017, Utrecht, Netherlands
NationalityDutch
Known forArtist, graphic designer, illustrator/author of children's books
Notable workMiffy
Spouse(s)Irene de Jongh (m: 1953)

About Dick Bruna

Children's Author Dick Bruna was born in Utrecht, Netherlands on August 23, 1927. He dies at the age of 89, on February 16, 2017.

Over 200 children's books have been written and illustrated by him, including the popular Miffy series. He also designed almost 2,000 book jackets.

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Dick Bruna before becoming famous

Dick Bruna was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Lion), and 1927 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (兔).

Dick's father was a successful publisher in the Netherlands, and he had hoped to inherit the business, but instead he resorted to writing and drawing.

Achievement of Dick Bruna

In 2006, a museum dedicated to him and his contributions to children's literature, now known as The Miffy Museum, opened in his honor. In 2016, he was awarded the Max Velthuijs-prijs.

Dick Bruna's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Irene De Jongh and they had a son together.

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Dick Bruna Collabed with

Painter Henri Matisse, an artist, was one of his greatest influences.

Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954) (Painter)
Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954)

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Dick Bruna Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Dick Bruna updated on March 23 2023.