| − | '''Charles Monroe Schulz''' (November 26, 1922 - February 12, 2000) was an American cartoonist and creator of the successful nationally syndicated comic strip ''[[Peanuts]]''. Born in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]], he was the only child of Dena and Carl Schulz. He was of English, German, and Norwegian descent. From an early age illustration and comics were an important part of Schultz's life. He would serve in the American Army during [[World War II]]. On October 2, 1950, the comic strip ''Peanuts'' debuted in seven newspapers through the United Features Syndicate. Featuring the stories of [[Charlie Brown]], [[Snoopy]], [[Linus Van Pelt|Linus]] and [[Lucy Van Pelt|Lucy]], and a whole cast of other characters, Schulz's ''Peanuts'' would show the world a depth and humor that was not often seen in the comics. In his career Schulz was awarded the Reuben Award twice for his talents, and ''Peanuts'' strips would be read in over 2,600 newspapers. The comic strip has been called the longest story ever told by one individual. | + | '''Charles Monroe Schulz''' (November 26, 1922 - February 12, 2000) was an American cartoonist and creator of the successful nationally syndicated comic strip ''[[Peanuts]]''. Born in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]], he was the only child of Dena and Carl Schulz. He was of English, German, and Norwegian descent. From an early age illustration and comics were an important part of Schultz's life. He would serve in the American Army during [[World War II]]. On October 2, 1950, the comic strip ''Peanuts'' debuted in seven newspapers through the United Features Syndicate. Featuring the stories of [[Charlie Brown]], [[Snoopy]], [[Linus Van Pelt|Linus]] and [[Lucy Van Pelt|Lucy]], and a whole cast of other characters, Schulz's ''Peanuts'' would show the world a depth and humor that was not often seen in the comics. In his career Schulz was awarded the Reuben Award twice for his talents, and ''Peanuts'' strips would be read in over 2,600 newspapers. The comic strip has been called the longest story ever told by one individual (nearly 50 years). |
| | Schulz is considered the first major cartoonist to consistently introduce [[Christian]] themes into his cartoons. Johnny Hart, creator of the comic strips ''B.C.'' and ''The Wizard of Id.'', incorporated Christianity into his cartoons also. | | Schulz is considered the first major cartoonist to consistently introduce [[Christian]] themes into his cartoons. Johnny Hart, creator of the comic strips ''B.C.'' and ''The Wizard of Id.'', incorporated Christianity into his cartoons also. |