Charles August Ficke | |
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| Born | 1850 Boitzenburg, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Died | 1931 Davenport, Iowa, US |
| Spouse | Fannie Davison |
| Children | Arthur Davison Ficke, Alice Ficke Simonsen, and Helene Ficke Watzek |
Charles A. Ficke (1850-1931) was a Kingdom of Prussia-born American lawyer, politician, author, and art collector. He served two terms as the mayor of Davenport, Iowa. Ficke made significant contributions to a number of cultural institutions in Iowa during his life and after his death. He was the father of poet and artist Arthur Davison Ficke.[1]
- ^ Mohr, Paula. "Ficke, Charles August". The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa. University of Iowa Press Digital Editions. Retrieved 2 April 2023.