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Karl Heinrich von Heinecken

1707 – 1791

German art collector and art historian

Art historian Librarian Jurist
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Lived 1707 – 1791 (aged 83). Karl Heinrich von Heinecken was a German art historian, librarian, jurist and collector.

Carl Heinrich von Heineken (1707–1791) was a German art historian who was for a time in charge of King Augustus III of Poland's royal art collection.

Frontispiece from New Library of Fine Sciences and Freyen Arts, Volume 26.1.

Biography He was the son of Paul Heinecken, a painter and architect in Lübeck, Germany, and Catharina Elisabeth Heinecken, an artist and alchemist.

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Important facts

Born
24 December 1707, Lübeck
Birth century
18th century
Died
23 January 1791, Altdöbern
Occupation
Art historian, librarian, jurist, collector
Nationality
Germany
Education
Leipzig University, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Also known as
Karl Heinrich von Heineken, Carl Heinrich von Heineken

People in Karl Heinrich von Heinecken's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Catharina Elisabeth Heinecken
Catharina Elisabeth Heinecken
1683 – 1757
Painter
 Portrait of Paul Heinecken
Paul Heinecken
1674 – 1746
Painter

Contemporaries

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James Jurin
1684 – 1750
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Brook Taylor
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Heinrich von Heinecken?

German art collector and art historian (1707-1791)

When was Karl Heinrich von Heinecken born?

Karl Heinrich von Heinecken was born on 24 December 1707 in Lübeck.

When did Karl Heinrich von Heinecken die?

Karl Heinrich von Heinecken died on 23 January 1791 in Altdöbern.

What was Karl Heinrich von Heinecken's occupation?

Karl Heinrich von Heinecken was an art historian, librarian, jurist and collector.

What nationality was Karl Heinrich von Heinecken?

Karl Heinrich von Heinecken was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Heinrich von Heinecken

· Wikidata: Q1038732

· DBpedia: Carl Heinrich von Heineken

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