About Richard Q. Yardley
Lived 1903 – 1979 (aged 76). Richard Q. Yardley was an American cartoonist and caricaturist.
Richard Quincy Yardley (March 11, 1903 – November 24, 1979) was an editorial cartoonist for The Baltimore Sun, Maryland, United States. He joined the Sun in 1923, later replacing Edmund Duffy who left to take a cartoonist position at The Saturday Evening Post. Yardley became known for his distinctive blend of unusual cartooning styles, with Duffy later describing Yardley's work as "truly original."
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Who was Richard Q. Yardley?
American cartoonist (1903–1979)
When was Richard Q. Yardley born?
Richard Q. Yardley was born on 11 March 1903 in Maryland.
When did Richard Q. Yardley die?
Richard Q. Yardley died on 24 November 1979 in Baltimore.
What was Richard Q. Yardley's occupation?
Richard Q. Yardley was a cartoonist and caricaturist.
What nationality was Richard Q. Yardley?
Richard Q. Yardley was American.
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