Ludwig Bemelmans

Writer, Author

1898 – 1962

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Who was Ludwig Bemelmans?

Ludwig Bemelmans was an Austria-Hungary-born American writer and illustrator of children's books and an internationally known gourmet. He is known best for the Madeline picture books. Six were published from 1939 to 1961; a seventh was discovered after his death and published posthumously in 1999.

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Born
Apr 27, 1898
Merano
Also known as
  • Bemelmans
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Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • German American
Nationality
  • Austria-Hungary
  • United States of America
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Died
Oct 1, 1962
New York City
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

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on July 23, 2013

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