Hermenegildo Sabat

Cartoonist

Birthday June 23, 1933

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Uruguay

DEATH DATE Oct 2, 2018 (85)

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About

Cartoonist and caricaturist, most known for his work with the Latin periodical El Pais.

Before Fame

His first work -- a portrait of Uruguayan footballer Juan Schiaffino -- was published in Montevideo's El Pais when he was 15.

Trivia

In 1988, he received the prestigious Maria Moors Cabot prize for his unique and humorous approach to art.

Family Life

He married Blanca Rodriguez shortly after starting his career.

Associated With

His caricatures were often of prominent political figures, including former President of Argentina Carlos Menem.