Background

Viele, Herman Knickerbocker was born on January 31, 1856 in New York, United States. Son of Egbert L. and Teresa (Griffin) Viele.

Education

Studied engineering in father’s office. Practiced as civil engineer, notably on extension of City of Washington.

Career

As artist exhibited in New York and other American cities.

Achievements

• Herman Knickerbocker Viele has been listed as a notable author by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Artists’ Fund Society.

Connections

Married Mary Wharton, 1887.