Dr. Seuss's real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. He added "Dr." to his pen name as a playful nod to his father's unfulfilled wish for him to pursue a career in academia. The "Seuss" part came from his mother's maiden name.
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Theodore Seuss Giesel is his real name
What was the name of Dr. Seuss second wife
The pen name Dr. Seuss was used by the author Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991). As you can see, he simply used his middle name. His father also wanted him to become a doctor or a high business person, so Theodor just used Dr in his name.
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when did Dr Seuss become an author
Dr Seuss was born March 2, 1904.
No, Dr.Seuss is not an actual doctor, that's just his author name. He didn't get a doctor's degree either.
Dr. Seuss was no doctor. His father wanted him to be a doctor. So when he started writing the books, it wasn't his real name.
Theodor Seuss Geisel - best known by the pen name, Dr. Seuss - was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904 and died in San Diego on September 24, 1991.
Theodor Seuss Geisel - best known by the pen name, Dr. Seuss - was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904 and died in San Diego on September 24, 1991.
Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, lived in La Jolla, California when he was an adult. He moved there in 1948 with his wife and remained in the area until his passing in 1991.