What is Caran d'Ache's full name?
Emmanuel Poiré
Caran d'Ache date of birth:
November 6, 1858
How old was Caran d'Ache when died?
50
Where was Caran d'Ache born?
Moscow, Russia
When did Caran d'Ache die?
February 26, 1909
Where did Caran d'Ache die?
Paris, France
What is Caran d'Ache nationality?
Russian
What is Caran d'Ache's occupation?
Satirist and political cartoonist
Short Biography
Caran d'Ache was the pseudonym of the 19th century French satirist and political cartoonist Emmanuel Poiré (November 6, 1858 – February 26, 1909). "Caran d'Ache" comes from the Russian word karandash (карандаш), meaning pencil, which in turn comes from the Turkish words kara taş, meaning black stone. While his first work glorified the Napoleonic era, he went on to create "stories without words" and as a contributor to newspapers such as the Lundi du Figaro, he is sometimes hailed as one of the precursors of comic strips. The Swiss art products company Caran d'Ache is named after him.