Heinrich Gätke

Heinrich Gätke (1814–1897) was an ornithologist, painter and zoological collector.

Also recorded as Heinrich Gaetke; H. Gätke; Heinrich Carl Ludwig Gätke.

Heinrich Gätke in brief

Born
1814
Died
1897
Known for
ornithologist, painter and zoological collector
Place of birth
Pritzwalk
Contents

Overview

Born at Pritzwalk in 1814, died at Heligoland in 1897.

In detail

training under Carl Blechen is recorded. the recorded working language is German.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Heligoland. Positions recorded include secretary.

Works named in the authority record are Die Vogelwarte Helgoland.

Work by Heinrich Gätke is recorded in the collections of Philadelphia Museum of Art, Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven and Post and Telecommunications Museum Foundation.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Heinrich Gätke”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q473377: Heinrich Gätke

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