About Günter Scheven
Lived 1908 – 1942 (aged 33). Günter Scheven was a sculptor and military personnel.
Günther von Scheven (17 April 1908 – 21 March 1942) was a German sculptor. His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1936 Summer Olympics; a medal he designed received an honorary mention.
He studied philosophy in Heidelberg and Berlin, but also did a craft training and studied sculpture. He was a close friend of Georg Kolbe, who published his biography in 1944. His gravesite remains unknown.
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Who was Günter Scheven?
German sculptor (1908–1942)
When was Günter Scheven born?
Günter Scheven was born on 17 April 1908 in Krefeld.
When did Günter Scheven die?
Günter Scheven died on 21 March 1942 in Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
What was Günter Scheven's occupation?
Günter Scheven was a sculptor and military personnel.
What nationality was Günter Scheven?
Günter Scheven's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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· DBpedia: Günther von Scheven
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