René Pellos
René Pellos (born René Marcel Pellarin, 22 January 1900, Lyon – 8 April 1998, Cannes) was a French artist, cartoonist and writer who worked in the Franco-Belgian bandes dessinées (BD) tradition. He also competed in the men's hockey tournament at the 1928 Summer Olympics, representing Switzerland.
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René Pellos
- Name
- René Pellarin
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Born
- 22 January 1900
- Birthplace
- Lyon, France
- Died
- 8 April 1998
- Place of death
- Mougins, France
- Full name
- René Marcel Pellarin.
- Occupation
- draftsperson, journalist, comics artist and field hockey player.
- Known for
- Futuropolis and Les Pieds nickelés.
- Honours
- Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême.
- Languages
- French.
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René Pellos (born René Marcel Pellarin, 22 January 1900, Lyon – 8 April 1998, Cannes) was a French artist, cartoonist and writer who worked in the Franco-Belgian bandes dessinées (BD) tradition. He also competed in the men's hockey tournament at the 1928 Summer Olympics, representing Switzerland.
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• Name — René Pellarin • Nationality — Swiss • Sport — Field hockey • Born — 22 January 1900 • Birthplace — Lyon, France • Died — 8 April 1998 • Place of death — Mougins, France
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