Howard Pyle
Illustrator

Howard Pyle Net Worth

Howard Pyle was a renowned illustrator and children's book author born on March 5, 1853 in Wilmington, DE. He is best known for his 1883 work "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" and his four-volume set on King Arthur. His first novel, "Otto of the Silver Hand," was published in 1888. Pyle's works have had a lasting influence on the world of children's literature.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 5, 1853
Birth Place Wilmington, DE
Age 166 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 9, 1911 (age 58)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)

About

Influential Illustrator and children's book author best known for his 1883 work "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" and his four-volume set on King Arthur. His first novel, "Otto of the Silver Hand," was published in 1888.

Before Fame

He began teaching illustration at the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry in 1894. After the turn of the century, he established the Howard Pyle School of Illustration.

Trivia

His many drawings of pirates influenced the modern conception of (stereotypical) pirate garb.

Family Life

His mother read him fables and fairy tales when he was a child. He and singer Anne Poole were wed on April 12, 1881. He fathered seven children with her.

Associated With

He and Illustrator Johnny Gruelle were contemporaries.

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