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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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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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Dr Seuss was born March 2, 1904.


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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.


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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.


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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.