Alexander Christian Habbe b. 22 April 1829

Also known as Alex Habbe, Alexander Habbe
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
Colonial era Danish-born scene-painter, cartoonist and soldier. Habbe's scenes painted for the Christmas pantomimes at the Opera House rivalled those of John Hennings at the Theatre Royal.
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Name
Alexander Christian Habbe
Also known as:
  • Alex Habbe
  • Alexander Habbe
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
Other Occupation
  • Soldier (ANZSIC code: 7600) -
Birth date
22 April 1829
Birth place
Elsinore (Helsingør), Denmark
Birth note
Elisnore, Denmark
Death date
14 April 1896
Death place
Melbourne, Vic.
Burial place
Melbourne General Cemetery, Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1858 - c.1885
Arrival
  • 1855
Residence
  • 1872 - 1896 Melbourne, Vic.
  • c.1863 - c.1872 155 William Street, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Industrial / Product Designer)
Other occupations
  • Soldier (ANZSIC code: 7600) -
  • Soldier (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Alternative names
  • Alex Habbe
  • Alexander Habbe
  • Alex Habbe
  • Alexander Habbe
Arrivals
  • 1855
  • 1855