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David Henshaw

1939 – 2014

New Zealand cartoonist

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About David Henshaw

Lived 1939 – 2014 (aged 74–75). David Henshaw was a New Zealand cartoonist.

Thomas David Henshaw (1939 – 23 March 2014) was a New Zealand cartoonist, known for his depictions of rural life in his "Jock" cartoons, in a career spanning over 40 years. His cartoons were published in the New Zealand Farmer for 34 years. His cartoons were also published in the Manawatu Evening Standard, New Zealand Gardener, the Listener, Rod and Rifle, and Massey and Lincoln University capping magazines.

Born in Kimbolton, New Zealand in 1939, Henshaw was educated at Palmerston North Boys' High School. He then studied at Massey Agricultural College, completing the first year of a diploma in sheep farming, before going to Lincoln College where he gained a Diploma in Valuation and Farm Management.

He won the 2007 communicator of the year award from the Guild of Agricultural Journalists.

Publications Henshaw published a number of books, either on his own or with other authors, or as illustrator.

As author/co-author

As illustrator

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Important facts

Born
1939
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Massey University
Awards
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Also known as
Thomas David Henshaw

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Henshaw's

Frequently asked questions

Who was David Henshaw?

New Zealand cartoonist

When was David Henshaw born?

David Henshaw was born in 1939.

When did David Henshaw die?

David Henshaw died on 23 March 2014.

What was David Henshaw's occupation?

David Henshaw was a cartoonist.

What nationality was David Henshaw?

David Henshaw was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Henshaw

· Wikidata: Q16019703

· DBpedia: David Henshaw (cartoonist)

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