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Henry Ulke

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Henry Ulke

Birth
Germany
Death
17 Feb 1910 (aged 89)
District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Plot
Rock Creek, Lot 483 East
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Henry Ulke, who was an artist, participated in the 1848 revolution in Berlin. After coming to the United States he painted over 100 portraits of high government officials. His portrait of President U.S. Grant hangs in the White House today. He was also an amateur entomologist, amassing a large collection of beetles.
Henry Ulke, who was an artist, participated in the 1848 revolution in Berlin. After coming to the United States he painted over 100 portraits of high government officials. His portrait of President U.S. Grant hangs in the White House today. He was also an amateur entomologist, amassing a large collection of beetles.

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  • Created by: GettysBern
  • Added: Jun 4, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14503523/henry-ulke: accessed ), memorial page for Henry Ulke (29 Jan 1821–17 Feb 1910), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14503523, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by GettysBern (contributor 1478862).