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Latitude
53.5105252
Longitude
11.076282
Start Date
1802-01-01
End Date
1802-01-01

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ID
tba965

Extended Data

DAAO URL
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/august-theodor-abel
Birth Place
Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany
Biography
miniaturist, sketcher, religious artist, chemist and geologist, was born in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, son of August Christian and Johanna Friderika Abel. This entry is a stub. You can help DAAO by submitting a biography. Writers: Staff Writer Date written: 1992 Last updated: 2011
Born
b. 1802
Summary
This chemist, mineralogist and amateur artist had an interest in religious art. A German immigrant, he settled in Ballarat, becoming an active member of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. His art practice included watercolour as well as mixed media featuring minerals and metal.
Gender
Male
Died
18 July 1882
Age at death
80