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Albert Uderzo was a French cartoonist best known for co-creating the beloved comic series *Asterix*, which has become one of the most popular European comic franchises of all time. His work helped establish comics as a respected art form in France and entertained millions of readers across generations with imaginative stories about a small Gallic village resisting Roman occupation.
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Key facts
- Born
- Georges David Wolinski , ( 1934-06-28 ) 28 June 1934, Tunis , French Tunisia
- Died
- 7 January 2015 (2015-01-07) (aged 80), Paris, France
- Nationality
- French
- Areas
- Writer cartoonist
- Notable works
- Paulette , C’est la faute à la société
- Awards
- Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême , 2005, Legion of Honour , 2005
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Encyclopedic overview
Georges David Wolinski ( French: [vɔlɛ̃ski]; 28 June 1934 – 7 January 2015) was a French cartoonist and comics writer. He was killed on 7 January 2015 in the Charlie Hebdo shooting.
Early life
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