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David Langdon

1914 – 2011

English cartoonist and illustrator

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About David Langdon

Lived 1914 – 2011 (aged 97). David Langdon was a British cartoonist and illustrator.

David Langdon (24 February 1914 – 18 November 2011) was an English cartoonist. Born in London, he worked from 1931 in the Architects Department of London County Council, working on his professional qualifications while drawing cartoons as a sideline. In 1937 he was invited to contribute to Punch.

After the war he became a freelance cartoonist, contributing to Punch, The New Yorker and the Daily Mirror. He also had a long association with Wycombe Wanderers football club, where he was a Life Member. His cartoons have featured on official Christmas cards sent by the club.

Langdon died on 18 November 2011 after a period of ill health. He is survived by his wife, three children and eight grandchildren.

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Important facts

Birth century
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Langdon's

Frequently asked questions

Who was David Langdon?

English cartoonist and illustrator (1914–2011)

When was David Langdon born?

David Langdon was born on 24 February 1914 in London.

When did David Langdon die?

David Langdon died on 18 November 2011.

What was David Langdon's occupation?

David Langdon was a cartoonist and illustrator.

What nationality was David Langdon?

David Langdon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Langdon

· Wikidata: Q1175098

· DBpedia: David Langdon

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