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Charles M. Schulz

cartoonist
Born: 11/26/1922
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cartoonist who created “Peanuts,” the most commercially successful syndicated comic strip of all time. Charlie Brown, piano-playing Schroeder, Linus with his security blanket, and self-centered Lucy, have been companions to children for generations. Schulz announced his retirement in 1999 and died hours before his farewell strip ran.

Died: 2/12/2000

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