Ludwig Bemelmans
Ludwig Bemelmans | |
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| Born | April 27, 1898 Meran, South Tyrol, Austria-Hungary (now Italy) |
| Died | October 1, 1962 (aged 64) New York City, United States |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Occupation | Writer, illustrator |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Citizenship | Austria-Hungary United States (from 1918) |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
| Notable works | Madeline series (1939–1999) |
| Notable awards | Caldecott Medal 1954 |
| Spouse | Madeleine Bemelmans |
| Children | Barbara Bemelmans |
| Relatives | John Bemelmans Marciano (grandson) |
Ludwig Bemelmans (April 27, 1898 – October 1, 1962) was an Austrian and American writer and illustrator of children's books and adult novels. He is known best for the Madeline picture books. Six were published, the first in 1939.