About Rollin Kirby
Lived 1875 – 1952 (aged 76). Rollin Kirby was an American cartoonist and journalist, known for Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning.
Rollin Kirby (September 4, 1875 in Galva, Illinois – May 8, 1952 in New York, New York) was an American political cartoonist. In 1922 he was chronologically the first winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning, an honor that he would receive three times.
Kirby worked as a cartoonist at the New York Mail, New York World and the New York Post. His Pulitzer Prizes were for cartoons "On the Road to Moscow" (1921), "News from the Outside World" (1924), and "Tammany" (1928).
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Who was Rollin Kirby?
American political cartoonist (1875-1952)
When was Rollin Kirby born?
Rollin Kirby was born on 4 September 1875 in Galva.
When did Rollin Kirby die?
Rollin Kirby died on 8 May 1952 in New York City.
What was Rollin Kirby's occupation?
Rollin Kirby was a cartoonist and journalist.
What was Rollin Kirby known for?
Rollin Kirby was known for Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning.
What nationality was Rollin Kirby?
Rollin Kirby was American.
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