About
Jean Maurice Jules Cabut, known as Cabu, was a French comic strip artist and caricaturist. He was a prominent staff cartoonist and shareholder at Charlie Hebdo. Cabu was tragically murdered in the January 2015 shooting attack on the Charlie Hebdo newspaper offices. His work was often satirical and aimed at social and political commentary.
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Career Timeline
1960C$0.01M
Early Cartooning Work
Cabu begins his career as a cartoonist.
1970C$0.05M+$0.04M
Joins Charlie Hebdo
Becomes a prominent figure at the satirical magazine.
1980C$0.1M+$0.05M
Established Cartoonist
Gains recognition for his satirical work.
2015C$1M+$0.9M
Tragic Death
Cabu is killed in the Charlie Hebdo attack.
2026C$1M
Legacy of Satire
Cabu's work remembered for its satirical commentary.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026