The Resume

(February 2, 1882-November 17, 1940)
Born in Steyning, United Kingdom
Sculptor, typographer, and printmaker
Created numerous typefaces, including Gill Sans and Perpetua
Sculptures include 'Prospero and Ariel' and 'North Wind'

Why he might be annoying:

He described depraved sexual behavior in his diaries.
He sexually abused two of his daughters.
He slept with his sister.
He repeatedly cheated on his wife.
He had sex with a dog.

Why he might not be annoying:

Several of his typefaces remain in use today.
His sculptures appear on the BBC's Broadcasting House.
His sculptures also appear at Westminster Cathedral.
He was named a Royal Designer for Industry.

Credit: truffle

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Alleged Kid Lovers
• Born on Groundhog's Day [February 2] (Ranked: 1882)
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [February] (Ranked: 2021882)
• I Died in 1940 (Ranked: 58)
• I Have Lung Cancer
• Profiles 35251-35500 (Ranked: 35475)
• Sculptors
• The Truffle's Profiles [Series 4]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 46 Votes: 78.26% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying