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August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer

1844 – 1912

German illustrator and engraver

Painter Scientific illustrator Xylographer
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About August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer

Lived 1844 – 1912 (aged 68). August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer was a German painter, scientific illustrator, xylographer, engraver and illustrator.

August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer (14 March 1844 Leipzig – 31 May 1912) was a German illustrator and engraver who provided the images for a large number of publications.

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Important facts

Born
14 March 1844, Leipzig
Birth century
19th century
Died
31 May 1912
Occupation
Painter, scientific illustrator, xylographer, Engraver, Illustrator
Nationality
Germany, Germans
Also known as
Ferdinand Tegetmeyer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer?

German illustrator and engraver

When was August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer born?

August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer was born on 14 March 1844 in Leipzig.

When did August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer die?

August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer died on 31 May 1912.

What was August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer's occupation?

August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer was a painter, scientific illustrator, xylographer, engraver and illustrator.

What nationality was August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer?

August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer

· Wikidata: Q16058533

· DBpedia: August Heinrich Ferdinand Tegetmeyer

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