About Rudolf Petersson
Lived 1896 – 1970 (aged 73). Rudolf Petersson was a Swedish illustrator and comics artist.
Rudolf Petersson (17 June 1896 – 17 April 1970) was a Swedish comic creator and the father of one of the most popular Swedish comics of all time: 91:an.
Petersson performed national service at the I 16 regiment in Halmstad, Halland, between 1916 and 1918. Mandel Karlsson, the protagonist of 91:an, is based on two people Petersson met during his national service at I 16 — a blond and ill-tempered Smålandian who was turned soft by accordion music, and a friendly, short haired person. Some of the attributes were switched and the result was 91:an and another character, 87:an Axelsson. Several of the officers in 91:an are also based on real people Petersson met during his service.
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Who was Rudolf Petersson?
Swedish comic creator (1896–1970)
When was Rudolf Petersson born?
Rudolf Petersson was born on 17 June 1896 in Halmstad.
When did Rudolf Petersson die?
Rudolf Petersson died on 17 April 1970 in Enhörna.
What was Rudolf Petersson's occupation?
Rudolf Petersson was an illustrator and comics artist.
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Rudolf Petersson was Swedish.
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