Roger Hargreaves
English author and illustrator
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About Roger Hargreaves
Little did the author and publisher, Roger Hargreaves know that the answer to his son's question "What does a tickling look like" would also be the beginning of the "Mr. Men" series, which would become a literary triumph.
Background
Roger Hargreaves worked at his father's laundrymart before finding work in advertising. He wrote catchphrases like "Emigrate to Canada Dry (for the sake of your Scotch)" while serving as the agency's creative director in the late 1960s.
He wrote "Mr. Tickle", the first Mr. Men book, in 1971. The book sold more than 3 million copies in three years. The books inspired a BBC animated television series that featured Arthur Lowe as the narrator in 1974.
Among his published works are the 25-book Timbuctoo series and the Roundy and Squarey novels.
Personal Life
He went to Sowerby Bridge Grammar. He was married with four children.
After suffering a stroke, he died on September 11, 1988.
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F.A.Q. about Roger Hargreaves
When is his birthday?
Roger Hargreaves' birthday is on May 9, 1935.
In how many days is his birthday?
Roger's birthday is in 92 days
How old was Roger when he died?
He was 53 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 11, 1988.
How old would he be today?
Roger Hargreaves would be 89 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Roger from?
He was born in Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, England, UK.