David Langdon (cartoonist)
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David Langdon (24 February 1914 – 18 November 2011) was an English cartoonist. Born in London, he worked from 1931 in the Architects Department of London County Council, working on his professional qualifications while drawing cartoons as a sideline.[1] In 1937 he was invited to contribute to Punch.[1]
He joined the London Rescue Service in 1939 and the Royal Air Force in 1941.[1] He produced the Billy Brown of London Town advertisements and was editor of the RAF Journal from 1945 to 1946.[1]
After the war he became a freelance cartoonist, contributing to Punch, The New Yorker and the Daily Mirror.[1] He has also had a long association with Wycombe Wanderers football club, and is in fact a Life Member. His cartoons have featured on official Christmas cards sent by the club.
Langdon died on 18 November 2011 after a period of ill health. He is survived by his wife, three children and eight grand-children.
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| Persondata |
| Name |
Langdon, David |
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| Short description |
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| Date of birth |
24 February 1914 |
| Place of birth |
London |
| Date of death |
18 November 2011 |
| Place of death |
Buckinghamshire |
Categories:
- English cartoonists
- 1914 births
- 2011 deaths
- British illustrator stubs
- English artist stubs
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