André-Paul Duchâteau
André-Paul Duchâteau (8 May 1925 – 26 August 2020) was a Belgian comics writer and mystery novelist.
Also recorded as Andre-Paul Duchateau · Michel Vasseur
André-Paul Duchâteau

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- Name
- André-Paul Duchâteau
- Born
- 8 May 1925
- Birthplace
- Tournai, Belgium
- Died
- 26 August 2020
- Place of death
- Uccle, Belgium
- Occupation
- comics writer, mystery novelist
- Nationality
- Belgium.
- Fields
- literature, television screenwriting and comic.
- Honours
- Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, Prix Saint-Michel and Knight of the Order of Leopold.
- Languages
- French.
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Biography
Biography
The recorded working language is French. The field of work recorded is literature, television screenwriting and comic. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are mystery fiction. Jacobs is recorded as an influence. Employment is recorded with Spirou, Tintin and Le Soir. Positions recorded include editor-in-chief. Distinctions recorded are Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, Prix Saint-Michel and Knight of the Order of Leopold.

André-Paul Duchâteau (gauche) et Daniel Hulet (droite) à la Foire du livre de Bruxelles en mars 1998
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — André-Paul Duchâteau • Born — 8 May 1925 • Birthplace — Tournai, Belgium • Died — 26 August 2020 • Place of death — Uccle, Belgium • Occupation — comics writer, mystery novelist
Biography
Biography
He worked with Tibet on the detective comics series Ric Hochet and the more humoristic western comic Chick Bill. He also wrote under the pseudonym Michel Vasseur. Duchâteau additionally wrote several detective novels and radio plays. As a dramatist he is most famous for his play 5 à 7 Avec La Mort (1960), which has been adapted into various media. Duchâteau died on 26 August 2020.
Works
Works
• Hans (comic book)
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
He also worked under the names D. Aisin, Michel Vasseur and André Jean. The authorities additionally record the headings Andre-Paul Duchateau and Michel Vasseur. His recorded language was French.
Career and activity
Career and activity
André-Paul Duchâteau worked in literature, television screenwriting and comic. He was employed by Spirou, Tintin, Le Soir and Pilote. Recorded position is editor-in-chief.
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Life and career
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1925
André-Paul Duchâteau born at Tournai.
2020
André-Paul Duchâteau died at Uccle.
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Tournai.
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Uccle.
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Recognition and collections
André-Paul Duchâteau received Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, Prix Saint-Michel and Knight of the Order of Leopold.
Awards
• 1974: Grand Prix de Littérature Policière – French Prize • 2003: Prix Saint-Michel – Best story • 2010: Grand Prix Saint-Michel
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- 1.Mort d'André-Paul Duchâteau, papa de la bande dessinée "Ric Hochet". Est Republicain.
- 2.André-Paul Duchâteau. lambiek.net.
- 3.Cauchemar pour Ric Hochet: André-Paul Duchâteau est mort. Le Soir. 26 August 2020.
- 4.André-Paul Duchâteau, scénariste de la bande dessinée "Ric Hochet", est décédé. 26 August 2020.
- 5.Belga. Scenarist Rik Ringers wint hoofdprijs Brussel stripfestival. Het Nieuwsblad. 14 September 2010.
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