Origins & Early Life

Ugo Eugenio Prat (15 June 1927 – 20 August 1995), better known as Hugo Pratt, was an Italian comic book creator who was known for combining strong storytelling with extensive historical research on works such as Corto Maltese. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2005, and was awarded the 15th anniversary special Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême at the Angoulême Festival. In 1946 Hugo Pratt became part of the so-called Group of Venice with Fernando Carcupino, Dino Battaglia and Damiano Damiani. Born in Rimini, Italy, to Rolando Prat and Evelina (Genero) Prat, Ugo Eugenio Prat spent much of his childhood in Venice in a very cosmopolitan family environment.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

His paternal grandfather Joseph was a Catholic of English and French descent, while his maternal grandfather was of Jewish descent and his grandmother of Turkish descent. In 1937, Pratt moved with his mother to Italian East Africa, joining his father who had moved there following the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. Pratt's father, a non-commissioned officer in the Blackshirts, was captured in 1941 by British troops and in late 1942 died from disease as a prisoner of war. In the...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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