George du Maurier
French-British cartoonist and novelist (1834–1896)
Biography
George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier (French: [dy mɔʁje]; 6 March 1834 – 8 October 1896) was a French-British cartoonist, illustrator, and novelist. His first novel Peter Ibbetson was published in 1891 and has been adapted into films, an opera, and a play. He was known for his work in Punch and his 1894 Gothic novel Trilby, featuring the character Svengali.
His son was the actor Sir Gerald du Maurier. The writers Angela du Maurier and Daphne du Maurier and the artist Jeanne du Maurier were all granddaughters of George. He was also father of Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and grandfather of the five boys who inspired J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- Trilby
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Emma Wightwick
- Children
- Gerald du MaurierGuy du MaurierSylvia Llewelyn DaviesBeatrix du Maurier
- Parents
- Louis-Mathurin Busson du MaurierEllen Clarke
Quick answers about George du Maurier
- How old was George du Maurier?
- George du Maurier died on October 8, 1896 at the age of 62.
- When is George du Maurier's birthday?
- George du Maurier was born on March 6, 1834.
- Where was George du Maurier born?
- George du Maurier was born in Paris.
- What is George du Maurier's zodiac sign?
- George du Maurier's zodiac sign is Pisces.
- What is George du Maurier's nationality?
- George du Maurier is a citizen of France, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- What does George du Maurier do?
- George du Maurier is known as writer, illustrator, novelist, caricaturist.
- Who has George du Maurier been married to?
- According to Wikidata, George du Maurier's spouse is or was Emma Wightwick.
- How many children did George du Maurier have?
- Wikidata lists 4 children of George du Maurier.