About Louise Abel
Lived 1841 – 1907 (aged 65–66). Louise Abel was a Norwegian photographer.
Photograph of Thora Hansson taken by Louise Abel circa 1890. Louise Doris Sophie Pauline Abel (née Kleffel, 1841–1907) was a German-born Norwegian photographer who from 1864, together with her husband Hans Abel, ran a studio and photographic supplies business in Christiania, today's Oslo.
Biography Born in Goldberg, in the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 5 November 1841, Abel was the daughter of the photographer Ludwig Gustav Kleffel (1807–1885) and Emilie Fredenhagen (1816–1895).
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Who was Louise Abel?
Norwegian photographer (1841–1907)
When was Louise Abel born?
Louise Abel was born on 5 November 1841 in Goldberg.
When did Louise Abel die?
Louise Abel died in 1907.
What was Louise Abel's occupation?
Louise Abel was a photographer.
What nationality was Louise Abel?
Louise Abel was Norwegian.
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· DBpedia: Louise Abel (photographer)
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