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| pseudonym    = Dr. Seuss, Theo. LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, Theophrastus Seuss

| pseudonym    = Dr. Seuss, Theo. LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, Theophrastus Seuss

| birth_name    = Theodor Seuss Geisel

| birth_name    = Theodor Seuss Geisel

| birth_date  = {{birth date|1884|3|2}}

| birth_date  = {{birth date|1904|3|2}}

| birth_place  = [[Springfield, Massachusetts]], U.S.

| birth_place  = [[Springfield, Massachusetts]], U.S.

| death_date  = {{death date and age|2009|12|12|1884|3|2}}

| death_date  = {{death date and age|1991|9|24|1904|3|2}}

| death_place  = [[New York City|New York]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.

| death_place  = [[San Diego, California]], U.S.

| occupation  = Writer, cartoonist, animator

| occupation  = Writer, cartoonist, animator

| nationality  = [[Americans|American]]

| nationality  = [[Americans|American]]

| website      = {{url|http://www.seussville.com/}}

| website      = {{url|http://www.seussville.com/}}

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'''Theodor Seuss Geisel''' ({{pronEng|ˈsɔɪs ˈɡaɪzəl}}; March 2, 1884 – December 12, 2009) was an [[Americans|American]] [[writer]] and [[cartoonist]]. He was better known by his [[pen name]], '''Dr. Seuss'''. After World War I he was a [[sophomore]] in high school. He wasn't interested in sports but still went to school and did daily activities. He pronounced his name {{IPA-en|ˈsɔɪs}}, but it is often said as {{IPA-en|ˈsuːs}}.<ref>[http://www.afn.org/~afn15301/seussfiles/shock.html A Seuss Shocker<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Julie|first=Von Bergen|date=August 2017|title=Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss|url=EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=b6h&AN=15322726&site=brc-live.|journal=Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss|volume=|pages=1|via=Biography reference center}}</ref>

'''Theodor Seuss Geisel''' ({{pronEng|ˈsɔɪs ˈɡaɪzəl}}; March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an [[Americans|American]] [[writer]] and [[cartoonist]]. He was better known by his [[pen name]], '''Dr. Seuss'''. After World War I he was a [[sophomore]] in high school. He wasn't interested in sports but still went to school and did daily activities. He pronounced his name {{IPA-en|ˈsɔɪs}}, but it is often said as {{IPA-en|ˈsuːs}}.<ref>[http://www.afn.org/~afn15301/seussfiles/shock.html A Seuss Shocker<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Julie|first=Von Bergen|date=August 2017|title=Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss|url=EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=b6h&AN=15322726&site=brc-live.|journal=Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss|volume=|pages=1|via=Biography reference center}}</ref>

== Publications ==

== Publications ==

In his long life Geisel wrote more than 60 books. He started to write his stories because when he opened his window he heard the animals from the nearby [[zoo]]'''.''' Geisel wrote most of his books using the name Dr. Seuss. However, he also wrote 13 books using the name Theo. LeSieg. He also wrote one book using the name Rosetta Stone''—''the same name as the [[Rosetta Stone]]. Many people know and like Theodor Seuss Geisel's work as a children's author. His books are known for catchy phrases. His books have sold over 222 [[million]] copies and been translated into more than 15 languages.<ref name="seussville">{{cite web |url=http://www.seussville.com/lb/bio.html |title=Seussville: Biography |accessdate=2008-08-11 |publisher=Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.}}</ref> After his death in 1991, several books have been published based on his sketches and notes; these include ''Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!'' and ''Daisy-Head Mayzie''. Though they were all published under the name Dr. Seuss, only ''My Many Colored Days'', originally written in 1973, was entirely by Geisel. Before his death, he sold 200 million copies of his books. One museum in [[Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield]], Massachusetts is completely about Geisel and his books.

In his long life Geisel wrote more than 60 books. He started to write his stories because when he opened his window he heard the animals from the nearby [[zoo]]'''.''' Geisel wrote most of his books using the name Dr. Seuss. However, he also wrote 13 books using the name Theo. LeSieg. He also wrote one book using the name Rosetta Stone''—''the same name as the [[Rosetta Stone]]. Many people know and like Theodor Seuss Geisel's work as a children's author. His books are known for catchy phrases. His books have sold over 222 [[million]] copies and been translated into more than 15 languages.<ref name="seussville">{{cite web |url=http://www.seussville.com/lb/bio.html |title=Seussville: Biography |accessdate=2008-08-11 |publisher=Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.}}</ref> After his death in 1991, several books have been published based on his sketches and notes; these include ''Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!'' and ''Daisy-Head Mayzie''. Though they were all published under the name Dr. Seuss, only ''My Many Colored Days'', originally written in 1973, was entirely by Geisel. Before his death, he sold 200 million copies of his books. One museum in [[Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield]], Massachusetts is completely about Geisel and his books.

== Death ==

== Death ==

Dr. Seuss died in [[New York City|La Jolla, Califoina]] age 87.

Dr. Seuss died of [[cancer]] in [[New York City|La Jolla, Califoina]] age 87.

== As Dr. Seuss ==

== As Dr. Seuss ==

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* ''Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose'' (1948)

* ''Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose'' (1948)

* ''Bartholomew and the Oobleck'' (1949)

* ''Bartholomew and the Oobleck'' (1949)

* ''If I Ran the Zoo'' (1950)

* ''[[If I Ran the Zoo]]'' (1950)

* ''Scrambled Eggs Super!'' (1953)

* ''Scrambled Eggs Super!'' (1953)

* ''Horton Hears a Who!'' (1954)

* ''Horton Hears a Who!'' (1954)

== Dr. Seuss Media ==

== Dr. Seuss Media ==

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File:The Goldbrick.ogv|"The Goldbrick", Private Snafu episode written by Geisel, 1943

File:The Goldbrick.ogv|"The Goldbrick", Private Snafu episode written by Seuss, 1943

File:DrSeussStatue.jpg|Bronze statue of Dr. Seuss and his character The Cat in the Hat outside the [[Geisel Library]] in San Diego

File:DrSeussStatue.jpg|Bronze statue of Dr. Seuss and his character The Cat in the Hat outside the [[Geisel Library]] in San Diego