About Georg Trump
Lived 1896 – 1985 (aged 89). Georg Trump was a German graphic designer, postage stamp designer, designer, typographer, photographer and painter.
Georg Trump (10 July 1896 – 21 December 1985) was a German graphics, typeface and postage stamp designer, known for designs such as the book typeface Trump Mediaeval, the slab serif City ( 1931) and the condensed, industrial Schadow.
Trump fought in both WWI and WWII, the latter of which left him severely wounded. He studied under , and was a fellow lecturer with Jan Tschichold in Munich.
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Who was Georg Trump?
German graphic designer (1896–1985)
When was Georg Trump born?
Georg Trump was born on 10 July 1896 in Rot am See.
When did Georg Trump die?
Georg Trump died on 21 December 1985 in Munich.
What was Georg Trump's occupation?
Georg Trump was a graphic designer, postage stamp designer, designer, typographer, photographer and painter.
What nationality was Georg Trump?
Georg Trump was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georg Trump. https://biography.guide/georg-trump/
MLA: "Georg Trump." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/georg-trump/.
Chicago: "Georg Trump." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/georg-trump/.
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