A well-known comedian/stage actor in Europe, he came to America in 1879 and was well-received at the Thalia theater in NY. He was married to Jennie and they had 4 children: William Frederick, director John Gustav, Jennie and Ida. Sadly, the poor children were left orphans at a young age.
There has been speculation as to his cause of death. The death record indicates apoplexy.
There has been speculation as to his cause of death. The death record indicates apoplexy.
A well-known comedian/stage actor in Europe, he came to America in 1879 and was well-received at the Thalia theater in NY. He was married to Jennie and they had 4 children: William Frederick, director John Gustav, Jennie and Ida. Sadly, the poor children were left orphans at a young age.
There has been speculation as to his cause of death. The death record indicates apoplexy.
There has been speculation as to his cause of death. The death record indicates apoplexy.
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