Randall Munroe
American cartoonist, author and engineer
1984 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American cartoonist, author and engineer
Born
October 17, 1984
Age
~42 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, engineer, computer scientist
United StatesBorn in Easton
1984
Born in Easton (1984-10-17)
Present
Age ~42
About
Randall Patrick Munroe is an American cartoonist, author, and engineer best known as the creator of the webcomic xkcd. Munroe has worked full-time on the comic since late 2006. In addition to publishing a book of the webcomic's strips, titled xkcd: Volume 0, he has written four books: What If?, Thing Explainer, How To, and What If? 2.
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Who is Randall Munroe?+
Randall Patrick Munroe is an American cartoonist, author, and engineer best known as the creator of the webcomic xkcd. Munroe has worked full-time on the comic since late 2006. In addition to publishing a book of the webcomic's strips, titled xkcd: Volume 0, he has written four books: What If?, Thin
What does the name Randall mean?+
The name Randall means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: A - variant of Randolph, preserved as a surname and revived in the twentieth century.". It is of English origin.
When was Randall Munroe born?+
Randall Munroe was born on October 17, 1984.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: A - variant of Randolph, preserved as a surname and revived in the twentieth century.
The name Randall is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: A - variant of Randolph, preserved as a surname and revived in the twentieth century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Randall — October 17, 1984
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Respect.
— .
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