Kurt Westergaard date of birth:
July 13, 1935
How old is Kurt Westergaard?
90
Where was Kurt Westergaard born?
Døstrup, Denmark
What is Kurt Westergaard nationality?
Danish
What is Kurt Westergaard's occupation?
Cartoonist
Kurt Westergaard claim to fame:
The "Muhammad cartoon"
Short Biography
Kurt Westergaard (born 13 July 1935 as Kurt Vestergaard) is a Danish cartoonist who created the controversial cartoon of the Islamic prophet Muhammad wearing a bomb in his turban. This cartoon was the most contentious of the 12 Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons, which met with strong reactions from Muslims worldwide, including Western countries. Since the drawing of the cartoon, Westergaard has received numerous death threats and been a target of assassination attempts. As a result, he is under constant police protection.