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Quentin Blake Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 21, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Quentin Blake Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Quentin Blake Facts

Full NameQuentin Blake
BirthdateDecember 16, 1932
Birth PlaceLondon, England
Age (in 2024)91 Years Old
ZodiacSagittarius
OccupationCartoonist

Quentin Blake Age & Birthday

Quentin Blake is best known as Cartoonist who has born on December 16, 1932 in London, England. Currently, Quentin Blake is 91 years, 11 months and 5 days old. Quentin Blake will celebrate 92nd birthday on Monday, 16th of December 2024. Below the countdown to Quentin Blake upcoming birthday.

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Quentin Blake Biography

About

Artist who illustrated the classic children's books of Roald Dahl and other authors. He was awarded the biennial international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2002 and was the first British Children's Laureate from 1999 until 2001.

Before Fame

He studied at the Chelsea School of Art and later headed the Royal College of Art's illustration department. One of his first professional assignments was illustrating Evan Hunter's "The Wonderful Button," first published in 1961.

Trivia

His art exhibition, "As Large As Life," opened in 2012 at London's Foundling Museum.

Family Life

He was born in Sidcup, Kent, England, and grew up in West County after his family was evacuated because of the war. He never got married and didn't have children.

Associated With

He illustrated the first Dr. Seuss book not drawn by Seuss himself, "Great Day for Up!" from 1974.

Top Asked Questions about Quentin Blake

How old is Quentin Blake in 2024?

Quentin Blake is 91 years old today.

When was Quentin Blake born?

Quentin Blake was born on December 16, 1932 in London, England.

What is Quentin Blake zodiac sign?

Quentin Blake zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What was Quentin Blake best known for?

Quentin Blake was best known as Cartoonist.

Fun Facts about Quentin Blake's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Quentin Blake's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • Quentin Blake was born on Friday, 351st day / 50th week of 1932
  • Quentin Blake has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Quentin Blake birthday is XVI.XII.MCMXXXII
  • Quentin Blake's birthstone is Turquoise
  • Quentin Blake's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
  • Quentin Blake age in year is 91 years old
  • Quentin Blake age in month is 1103 months old
  • Quentin Blake age in day is 33578 days old
  • Quentin Blake age in hour is 805872 hours old
  • Quentin Blake age in minute is 48352320 minutes old
  • Quentin Blake age in second is 2901139200 seconds old
  • Next Quentin Blake birthday is on Tuesday, December 16th 2025
  • Quentin Blake age in next birthday (2025) is 92 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about December 16, 1932 birthday

Historical Events on Quentin Blake Birthday (December 16)

Below are historical events that coincided with Quentin Blake's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1883Tonkin Campaign: French forces capture the Sơn Tây citadel.
1905In Rugby Union, The "Match of the Century" is played between Wales and New Zealand at Cardiff Arms Park.
1912First Balkan War: The Royal Hellenic Navy defeats the Ottoman Navy at the Battle of Elli.
1914World War I: Admiral Franz von Hipper commands a raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby.
1920The Haiyuan earthquake of 8.5Mw , rocks the Gansu province in China, killing an estimated 200,000.
1942The Holocaust: Schutzstaffel chief Heinrich Himmler orders that Roma candidates for extermination be deported to Auschwitz.
1944World War II: The Battle of the Bulge begins with the surprise offensive of three German armies through the Ardennes forest.
1960A United Airlines Douglas DC-8 and a TWA Lockheed Super Constellation collide over Staten Island, New York and crash, killing all 128 people aboard both aircraft and six more on the ground.
1968Second Vatican Council: Official revocation of the Edict of Expulsion of Jews from Spain.
1971Bangladesh Liberation War and Indo-Pakistani War of 1971: The ceasefire of the Pakistan Army brings an end to both conflicts. This is commemorated annually as Victory Day in Bangladesh, and as Vijay Diwas in India.
1971The United Kingdom recognizes Bahrain's independence, which is commemorated annually as Bahrain's National Day.
1989Romanian Revolution: Protests break out in Timișoara, Romania, in response to an attempt by the government to evict dissident Hungarian pastor László Tőkés.
2013A bus falls from an elevated highway in the Philippines capital Manila killing at least 18 people with 20 injured.
2014Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan militants attack an Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing 150 people, 132 of them schoolchildren.
2022A landslide occurs at a camp at an organic farm near the town of Batang Kali in Selangor, Malaysia, trapping 92 people and killing 31.
1986The birth of Pärt Uusberg, Estonian actor, composer, and conductor.
1987The birth of Mame Biram Diouf, Senegalese footballer
1987The birth of Beau Dowler, Australian footballer
1987The birth of Hallee Hirsh, American actress
1988The birth of Mats Hummels, German footballer
1990The birth of Rebecca Marino, Canadian tennis player
1991The birth of Craig Goodwin, Australian footballer
1992The birth of Ulrikke Eikeri, Norwegian tennis player
1992The birth of Anamul Haque, Bangladeshi cricketer
1992The birth of Pietro Perdichizzi, Belgian footballer
1992The birth of Tom Rogic, Australian footballer
1994The birth of Elliot Lee, English footballer
1994The birth of Nicola Murru, Italian footballer
1994The birth of José Rodríguez Martínez, Spanish footballer
1998The birth of Mira Antonitsch, Austrian tennis player
2010The death of Melvin E. Biddle, American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (b. 1923)
2010The death of Ayinde Barrister, Nigerian fuji musician (b. 1948)
2011The death of Robert Easton, American actor and screenwriter (b. 1930)
2011The death of Nicol Williamson, Scottish actor (b. 1938)
2012The death of Elwood V. Jensen, American biologist and academic (b. 1920)
2012The death of Jake Adam York, American poet and academic (b. 1972)
2013The death of James Flint, English commander (b. 1913)
2013The death of Ray Price, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1926)
2013The death of Marta Russell, American journalist, author, and activist (b. 1951)
2014The death of Martin Brasier, English paleontologist, biologist, and academic (b. 1947)
2014The death of Tim Cochran, American mathematician and academic (b. 1955)
2015The death of Peter Dickinson, Rhodesian-English author and poet (b. 1927)
2015The death of Lizmark, Mexican wrestler (b. 1950)
2015The death of George Earl Ortman, American painter and sculptor (b. 1926)
2017The death of Keely Smith, American singer and actress (b. 1928)

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