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John Burningham

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1936–2019 · British children's illustrator and writer (1936–2019)

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Biography John Burningham (1936–2019) — British children's illustrator and writer (1936–2019). John Burningham worked as picture book writer, screenwriter, writer, children’s writer and illustrator and is associated with United Kingdom. Their documented life spans the years 1936 to 2019, born in Farnham, died in London.…

Biography

John Burningham (1936–2019) — British children's illustrator and writer (1936–2019).

John Burningham worked as picture book writer, screenwriter, writer, children’s writer and illustrator and is associated with United Kingdom. Their documented life spans the years 1936 to 2019, born in Farnham, died in London.

Disciplines picture book writer, screenwriter, writer, children's writer, illustrator
Born 1936, Farnham
Died 2019, London
Nationality United Kingdom

Sources: Wikidata · Wikipedia

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