About Heinrich Köhler
Lived 1881 – 1945 (aged 64). Heinrich Köhler was a German philatelist, stamp expert, entrepreneur and auctioneer.
Heinrich Köhler (24 March 1881 – 22 August 1945) was a German philatelist who signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1932. He was a stamp dealer and philatelic publisher. From 1904 until 1912 he ran and was the co-founder of Gilbert & Köhler, Paris. He is best known as the founder of the German auction house of the same name. This philatelic auction house was started 1913 in Berlin and still exists.
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Who was Heinrich Köhler?
German philatelist (1881-1945)
When was Heinrich Köhler born?
Heinrich Köhler was born on 24 March 1881 in Darmstadt.
When did Heinrich Köhler die?
Heinrich Köhler died on 22 August 1945 in Berlin.
What was Heinrich Köhler's occupation?
Heinrich Köhler was a philatelist, stamp expert, entrepreneur and auctioneer.
What nationality was Heinrich Köhler?
Heinrich Köhler was German.
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· DBpedia: Heinrich Köhler (philatelist)
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