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Anne Daubenspeck-Focke

Anne Daubenspeck-Focke (geborene Focke; * 18. April 1922 in Metelen; † 27. Januar 2021) war eine deutsche Bildhauerin und Malerin, die in Emsdetten gelebt und gearbeitet hat.

Anne Daubenspeck-Focke

Bronze sculpture of a historic Afrouper (community messenger). Before newspapers existed until August 1965, the citizens were informed – on Sundays after church – of official announcements and other news on the Afroupeplatz (community messenges square) by the Afrouper. Until the end of World War I the local policeman served as Afrouper. Sculpted by Anne Daubenspeck-Focke and revealed in 1994.

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Full name
Anne Focke.
Born
1922 · Metelen.
Died
2021
Nationality
Germany
Occupation
sculptor · painter · artist
Teachers
Kurt Schwippert
Languages
German

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 29 August 2026.

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