
Belgian comics artist (1924-1997)
1924 — 1997
Quick Facts
Profession
Belgian comics artist (1924-1997)
Born
January 3, 1924
Died
1997 (age ~73)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
comics artist, comics writer, draftsperson
1924
Born in Etterbeek (1924-01-03)
1972
AwardPrix Saint-Michel
1974
AwardGrand prix de la ville d'Angoulême
1980
AwardAdamson Awards
1981
AwardPrix Saint-Michel
1996
AwardMax und Moritz award
About
André Franquin was an influential Belgian comics artist, whose best-known creations are Gaston and Marsupilami. He also produced the Spirou et Fantasio comic strip from 1946 to 1968, a period seen by many as the series' golden age.
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André Franquin was an influential Belgian comics artist, whose best-known creations are Gaston and Marsupilami. He also produced the Spirou et Fantasio comic strip from 1946 to 1968, a period seen by many as the series' golden age.
The name Hector means "A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.". It is of English origin.
Hector Franquin was born on January 3, 1924.
Hector Franquin died in 1997, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.
The name Hector is of English origin, meaning "A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Hector
Hector — January 3, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Would you name your baby Hector?
Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Respect.
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Actions
1997
Died in Saint-Laurent-du-Var