Kurt Westergaard
Kurt Westergaard was a cartoonist, painter, caricaturist, journalist and draftsperson (1935–2021). He was born in Døstrup and died in Copenhagen.
Kurt Westergaard
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- Born
- 1935.
- Died
- 2021.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark.
- Occupation
- cartoonist, painter, caricaturist, editorial cartoonist, journalist and draftsperson.
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Kurt Westergaard was a cartoonist, painter, caricaturist, journalist and draftsperson (1935–2021). He was born in Døstrup and died in Copenhagen.
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1935
Kurt Westergaard was born on 13 July 1935.
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Kurt Westergaard died on 14 July 2021.
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Kurt Westergaard received Hans Bendix Prisen, Sappho Award, Preis für die Freiheit und Zukunft der Medien and M100 Media Award. Recorded with the occupation editorial cartoonist. Recorded as cartoonist, painter, caricaturist and editorial cartoonist.
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