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Biography of Maurice Sendak
10. Jun 1928 – 8. May 2012(83 years)Died in:Danbury Hospital, Connecticut
American illustrator and writer of children's books
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Maurice Sendak (* 10. June 1928 in Brooklyn; † 8. May 2012 in Danbury Hospital) was an american illustrator and writer of children's books. He was 83 years old. His education included Art Students League of New York and Lafayette High School. His faith was atheism. He received 8 awards, including Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration, National Medal of Arts. His cause of death was myocardial infarction.
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11 Events1928
Born in Brooklyn, New York
1948
FAO Schwarz
1964
Caldecott Medal
Where the Wild Things Are
1970
Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration
1982
National Book Award
Outside Over There
1983
Children's Literature Legacy Award
1986
honorary Royal Designer for Industry
1996
National Medal of Arts
2003
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
2012
Died in Danbury Hospital, Connecticut (myocardial infarction)
2016