Charles August Ficke

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.

Charles August Ficke
Born1850
Boitzenburg, Kingdom of Prussia
Died1931
Davenport, Iowa, US
SpouseFannie Davison
ChildrenArthur Davison Ficke, Alice Ficke Simonsen, and Helene Ficke Watzek
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