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André-Paul Duchâteau

1925 – 2020

Belgian writer

Comics writer Novelist Journalist
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About André-Paul Duchâteau

Lived 1925 – 2020 (aged 95). André-Paul Duchâteau was a Belgian comics writer, novelist, journalist, editing staff, writer and television writer.

André-Paul Duchâteau (8 May 1925 – 26 August 2020) was a Belgian comics writer and mystery novelist.

Biography He worked with Tibet on the detective comics series Ric Hochet and the more humoristic western comic Chick Bill. He also wrote under the pseudonym Michel Vasseur. Duchâteau additionally wrote several detective novels and radio plays. As a dramatist he is most famous for his play 5 à 7 Avec La Mort (1960), which has been adapted into various media.

Awards 1974: Grand Prix de Littérature Policière – French Prize 2003: Prix Saint-Michel – Best story 2010: Grand Prix Saint-Michel

Works Hans (comic book)

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Important facts

Born
8 May 1925, Tournai
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 August 2020, Uccle
Occupation
Comics writer, novelist, journalist, editing staff, writer, television writer
Nationality
Belgium
Positions held
Editor-in-chief
Employers
Spirou, Tintin, Le Soir, Pilote
Awards
Grand Prix de Littérature Policière; Prix Saint-Michel; Knight of the Order of Leopold
Also known as
Andre-Paul Duchateau, Michel Vasseur

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Frequently asked questions

Who was André-Paul Duchâteau?

Belgian writer (1925-2020)

When was André-Paul Duchâteau born?

André-Paul Duchâteau was born on 8 May 1925 in Tournai.

When did André-Paul Duchâteau die?

André-Paul Duchâteau died on 26 August 2020 in Uccle.

What was André-Paul Duchâteau's occupation?

André-Paul Duchâteau was a comics writer, novelist, journalist, editing staff, writer and television writer.

What nationality was André-Paul Duchâteau?

André-Paul Duchâteau was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: André-Paul Duchâteau

· Wikidata: Q516530

· DBpedia: André-Paul Duchâteau

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