Heinrich Gätke

German ornithologist (1814-1897)
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Heinrich Gätke

Summary

Heinrich Gätke is a human[1]. Born in Pritzwalk[2], he… he was born on May 19, 1814[3]. He died in Heligoland[4]. He died on January 1, 1897[5]. He worked as an ornithologist[6], painter[7], zoological collector[8], and marine painter[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Gätke's place of birth was Pritzwalk[2].
  • Heinrich Gätke died in Heligoland[4].
  • Heinrich Gätke was born on May 19, 1814[3].
  • Heinrich Gätke died on January 1, 1897[5].
  • Heinrich Gätke held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • Heinrich Gätke's professions included ornithologist[6].
  • Heinrich Gätke worked as a painter[7].
  • Heinrich Gätke worked as a zoological collector[8].
  • Heinrich Gätke worked as a marine painter[9].
  • Heinrich Gätke held the position of secretary[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinrich Gätke is Die Vogelwarte Helgoland[13].
  • Heinrich Gätke is recorded as male[14].
  • Heinrich Gätke's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Heinrich Gätke's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich Gätke[16].
  • The cause of death was influenza[17].
  • Heinrich Gätke's residence is recorded as Heligoland[18].
  • Heinrich Gätke's family name is recorded as Gätke[19].
  • Heinrich Gätke's given name is recorded as Heinrich[20].
  • Heinrich Gätke's given name is recorded as Carl[21].
  • Heinrich Gätke's given name is recorded as Ludwig[22].
  • Heinrich Gätke's Commons gallery is recorded as Heinrich Gätke[23].
  • Heinrich Gätke's work location is recorded as Heligoland[24].
  • Heinrich Gätke's medical condition is recorded as influenza[25].
  • Heinrich Gätke studied under Carl Blechen[26].
  • Heinrich Gätke's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Heinrich Gätke was born in Pritzwalk[2]. He was born on May 19, 1814[3].

Education

Heinrich Gätke studied under Carl Blechen[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist[6], painter[7], zoological collector[8], and marine painter[9]. Heinrich Gätke held the position of secretary[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Heinrich Gätke is Die Vogelwarte Helgoland[13].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Gätke died on January 1, 1897[5]. He died in Heligoland[4]. The cause of death was influenza[17].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Gätke has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Gätke born?

Heinrich Gätke was born in Pritzwalk[2].

Where did Heinrich Gätke die?

Heinrich Gätke passed away in Heligoland[4].

What did Heinrich Gätke do for work?

Heinrich Gätke worked as ornithologist[6], painter[7], zoological collector[8], and marine painter[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . britishbirds.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . digital.ipcprintservices.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . doi.org. Retrieved . doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . doi.org. Retrieved . doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . doi.org. Retrieved . doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . doi.org. Retrieved . doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Medical condition influenza
    Notable work Die Vogelwarte Helgoland
    Given name Heinrich, Carl, Ludwig
    Family name Gätke
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