About Joachim Karsch
Lived 1897 – 1945 (aged 47). Joachim Karsch was a German sculptor.
Joachim Karsch (June 20, 1897 – February 11, 1945) was a German artist. He was born in Breslau (Wrocław) and died in Groß Gandern, Sternberg (Gądków Wielki), Gmina Torzym). In 1932, he won a bronze medal in the art competitions at the Los Angeles Games for his Stabwechsel ("Baton passing").
He committed suicide during World War II, instead of being taken to a Russian prisoner of war camp.
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Who was Joachim Karsch?
German artist (1897–1945)
When was Joachim Karsch born?
Joachim Karsch was born on 20 June 1897 in Wrocław.
When did Joachim Karsch die?
Joachim Karsch died on 11 February 1945 in Gądków Wielki.
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Joachim Karsch was a sculptor.
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Joachim Karsch was German.
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