Donald Duck

Is Donald your favourite character? Here you can find out amazing facts about him including the history of him.

1. Donald's full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck.

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2. Donald Duck's girlfriend is Daisy Duck.

3. Walt Disney was inspired to name Donald after Australian cricketer Donald Bradman.

4. Donald first appeared onscreen on the 9th June 1934.

5. Donald has a twin sister called Della Duck (who is the Mum to Huey, Dewey and Louie).

6. Donald's Uncle is Scrooge McDuck.

7. Donald Duck was originally voiced by Clarence Nash for 50 years.

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8. In 1936 Donald's look was updated. His first appearance with his new look was in a cartoon called Moving Day.

9. Donald Duck appears in more attractions at the parks than Mickey Mouse (including Animagique, and Gran Fiesta Tour).

10. In 2005 Donald was given his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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11. Donald has appeared in children's books from 1935.

12. Donald Duck is colour blind.

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13. Donald Duck's father is Quackmore Duck and Donald Duck's mother is Hortense Duck.

14. He has three nephews named Heuy, Dewey and Louie.

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15. Donald is the fifth most published comic book character. (The four above him are Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and Wolverine)

There you have fifteen incredible facts about Donald Duck. Which one are you most surprised by, let me know in the comments or on social media.