About Herbert Garbe
Lived 1888 – 1945 (aged 57). Herbert Garbe was a German sculptor.
Herbert Garbe (1 June 1888 – 17 July 1945) was a German sculptor. His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Personal life While living in France at the end of the Second World War, Garbe was imprisoned by French authorities due to his involvement with the Nazi Party. He died in a prisoner of war camp in Rennes on 17 July 1945.
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Who was Herbert Garbe?
German sculptor (1888–1945)
When was Herbert Garbe born?
Herbert Garbe was born on 1 June 1888 in Berlin.
When did Herbert Garbe die?
Herbert Garbe died on 17 July 1945 in Rennes.
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Herbert Garbe was a sculptor.
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Herbert Garbe was German.
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