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Würtele, Fred C. (Frederick Christian), 1842-1920
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1842-1920
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Frederick Christian Würtele was born on September 10, 1842, in Quebec City, Quebec.
He was an amateur photographer who graduated from military school in 1867 and was awarded the rank of captain in the Royal Rifles in 1883. Würtele had a career as an accountant, but between 1870 and 1890, he also worked for his brother and father, who were hardware and iron merchants. In 1892, he served as the secretary-treasurer of the High School of Québec and held the same position at the Protestant Board of School Commissioners from 1897 to 1920. He was appointed Esquire in 1891. From 1877 to 1906, he worked at the Literary and Historical Society of Québec as its curator and librarian. Additionally, between 1910 and 1914, he served as the secretary of the Archaeological Institute of America, Department of Canada, Québec Society.
He was married to Elizabeth Riddle. He died on March 18, 1920, in Quebec City, Quebec.
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https://lccn.loc.gov/nr97044175