Dr. Seuss

Birth Name: Theodor Seuss Geisel

Date of Birth: March 2, 1904

Place of Birth: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Death: September 24, 1991

Place of Death: La Jolla, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: German

Dr. Seuss was an American author, political cartoonist, poet, animator, screenwriter, filmmaker, and artist.

He was the son of Henrietta A. (Seuss) and Theodor Robert Geisel, a brewery manager. His grandparents were German. He was married to author Helen Palmer, until her death, and to Audrey Stone Dimond, until his death.

Dr. Seuss’ paternal grandfather was Theodor Geisel (the son of Conrad/Konrad Geisel and Elizabeth Frey). Dr. Seuss’ grandfather Theodor was born in Mühlacker, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg.

Dr. Seuss’ paternal grandmother was named Christine Schmaelzle (the daughter of John G. Schmaelzle and Catherine). Christine was born in Baden-Württemberg. John was the son of John Schmaelzle and Christina.

Dr. Seuss’ maternal grandfather was named George J. Seuss (the son of Jacob Seuss and Catherine). George was born in Bavaria.

Dr. Seuss’ maternal grandmother was named Margaret Greim (the daughter of F. Henry Greim and Henrietta). Margaret was born in Bavaria.

Sources: Genealogies of Dr. Seuss – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com