About Georges Léonnec
Lived 1881 – 1940 (aged 59). Georges Léonnec was a French illustrator.
Georges Léonnec (1881 – 1940), the brother of the novelist Félix Léonnec, began his career as a cartoonist selling drawings to newspapers in 1899. After participating in World War I he worked as an illustrator for the magazine La Vie Parisienne. He worked for several other publications including Fantasio and Le Sourire. He was also well known for his advertising illustrations for Byrrh apéritif wine, Grands Magasins Dufayel, and the Casino of Paris.
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Who was Georges Léonnec?
French artist
When was Georges Léonnec born?
Georges Léonnec was born on 30 September 1881 in Brest.
When did Georges Léonnec die?
Georges Léonnec died on 15 October 1940 in Finistère.
What was Georges Léonnec's occupation?
Georges Léonnec was an illustrator.
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Georges Léonnec was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georges Léonnec. https://biography.guide/georges-leonnec/
MLA: "Georges Léonnec." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/georges-leonnec/.
Chicago: "Georges Léonnec." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/georges-leonnec/.
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