George Cruikshank

George Cruikshank or Cruickshank (/ˈkrʊkʃæŋk/ KRUUK-shank; 27 September 1792 – 1 February 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience.

For the American educator, newspaper editor and historian, see George Cruikshank (editor). For other people, see George Cruickshank (disambiguation).

George Cruikshank
George Cruikshank, 1836
Born(1792-09-27)27 September 1792
London, England
Died1 February 1878(1878-02-01) (aged 85)
London, England
NationalityBritish
Known forCartoonist (caricaturist), children's literature
Spouses
Mary Ann Walker
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(m. 1827; died 1849)​
    Eliza Widdison
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    (m. 1851)​
    PartnerAdelaide Attree
    Children11
    Parent(s)Isaac Cruikshank
    Mary MacNaughton
    RelativesIsaac Robert Cruikshank (brother)
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