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Friedrich von Lucanus

1869 – 1947

German author and ornithologist

Ornithologist Writer Military personnel
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About Friedrich von Lucanus

Lived 1869 – 1947 (aged 77–78). Friedrich von Lucanus was a German ornithologist, writer and military personnel.

Friedrich von Lucanus (20 June 1869, Berlin - 18 February 1947, Buschow), full name Friedrich Karl Hermann von Lucanus, was a German professional soldier (Oberstleutnant a.D.; Dr.h.c.) ornithologist, ethologist and author of popular scientific animal books. He was President of the German Ornithologists' Society from 1921 to 1926 and a Corresponding Fellow of the American Ornithologists' Union.

Works

Das Leben der Vögel. A. Scherl, Berlin, 1925 Tier und Jagd. Berlin, 1926 Im Zauber des Tierlebens. Volksverband der Bücherfreunde, Wegweiser-Verlag, Berlin, 1926 Naturdenkmäler aus der deutschen Vogelwelt. H. Bermühler, Berlin-Lichterfelde, 1927 Die Rätsel des Vogelzuges. (1. Aufl. 1922.) 3., verm u. verb. Aufl., H. Beyer & Söhne, Langensalza, 1929 Zugvögel und Vogelzug. Julius Springer, Berlin, 1929 Deutschlands Vogelwelt. Parey, Berlin, 1937

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Important facts

Born
1869, Berlin
Birth century
19th century
Died
1947, Buschow
Occupation
Ornithologist, writer, military personnel
Nationality
Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich von Lucanus?

German author and ornithologist (1869–1947)

When was Friedrich von Lucanus born?

Friedrich von Lucanus was born in 1869 in Berlin.

When did Friedrich von Lucanus die?

Friedrich von Lucanus died in 1947 in Buschow.

What was Friedrich von Lucanus's occupation?

Friedrich von Lucanus was an ornithologist, writer and military personnel.

What nationality was Friedrich von Lucanus?

Friedrich von Lucanus was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich von Lucanus

· Wikidata: Q97483

· DBpedia: Friedrich von Lucanus

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