Mary Tourtel
(1874-1948)

woman and creator of Rupert Bear

Died aged c. 74

Mary Tourtel (born Mary Caldwell on 28 January 1874 – 15 March 1948) was a British artist and creator of the comic strip Rupert Bear. Her works have sold 50 million copies internationally.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

Mary Tourtel 1874-1948 creator of Rupert Bear was born here 28 January 1874

52 Palace Street, Canterbury, United Kingdom where they was born (1874)

Mary Tourtel 1874-1948 creator of Rupert Bear lived here at the end of her life

63 Ivy Lane, Canterbury, United Kingdom where they lived