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Christian Hedemann

Danish mechanical engineer · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1852 to 1932 · aged 79

Christian Jacob Hedemann was a Danish mechanical engineer who settled in Hawaii in 1878, where he worked at the Hana Sugar Plantation and the Honolulu Iron Works. He is, however, remembered primarily as an avid amateur photographer who helped found the Hawaiian Camera Club (1889-1893).

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Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog

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His photographs of native peoples, landscape, family, and industry offer a unique pictorial record of Hawaii at the end of the 19th century.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1852 to 1932 · aged 79