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Harold William Hailstone

1897 – 1982

British cartoonist and illustrator, who served as an official war artist

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About Harold William Hailstone

Lived 1897 – 1982 (aged 85). Harold William Hailstone was a British illustrator, cartoonist and war artist.

Harold William Hailstone (14 July 1897 – 21 November 1982) was a British cartoonist and illustrator, who served as an official war artist.

He was born on 14 July 1897 in London, England. and was appointed a war artist in 1944.

His younger brother was the portraitist Bernard Hailstone.

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Important facts

Born

14 July 1897, London

Birth century

19th century

Died

21 November 1982, Hadlow

Occupation

Illustrator, cartoonist, war artist

Nationality

United Kingdom

Education

Goldsmiths, University of London, The Judd School, Goldsmiths College

Employers

Daily Mirror

Also known as

Harold W. Hailstone, Harold Hailstone

People in Harold William Hailstone's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Bernard Hailstone

1910 – 1987

Painter

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Harold William Hailstone's

Giacomo Luigi Ciamician

Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Harold William Hailstone?

British cartoonist and illustrator, who served as an official war artist (1897-1982)

When was Harold William Hailstone born?

Harold William Hailstone was born on 14 July 1897 in London.

When did Harold William Hailstone die?

Harold William Hailstone died on 21 November 1982 in Hadlow.

What was Harold William Hailstone's occupation?

Harold William Hailstone was an illustrator, cartoonist and war artist.

What nationality was Harold William Hailstone?

Harold William Hailstone was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold William Hailstone

· Wikidata: Q29838392

· DBpedia: Harold Hailstone

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