About Ionicus
Lived 1913 – 1998 (aged 84). Ionicus was a British illustrator.
Joshua Charles Armitage (26 September 1913 – 29 January 1998) was an English illustrator under the pen name Ionicus. Tales From The Hidden World, and The Haunted Grange (1985 to 1988)
Wartime art
During his wartime service in the British Navy, Ionicus contributed to the Admiralty-sponsored monthly magazine Ditty Box.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ionicus?
English illustrator and cartoonist
When was Ionicus born?
Ionicus was born on 26 September 1913 in Hoylake.
When did Ionicus die?
Ionicus died on 29 January 1998 in Hoylake.
What was Ionicus's occupation?
Ionicus was an illustrator.
What nationality was Ionicus?
Ionicus was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ionicus. https://biography.guide/ionicus/
MLA: "Ionicus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ionicus/.
Chicago: "Ionicus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ionicus/.
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