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Thomas Dörflein

1963 - 2008

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Thomas Dörflein (13 October 1963 – 22 September 2008) was a German zookeeper at the Berlin Zoological Garden for 26 years. After the baby polar bear Knut was abandoned by his mother shortly after his birth in 2006, Dörflein—who cared for both the zoo's wolves and the bears—was assigned as the cub's caretaker. As a result of the zoo's decision to raise Knut by hand, and the resultant close relationship between keeper and animal, Dörflein became a reluctant celebrity. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Thomas Dörflein is the 202nd most popular celebrity, the 6,164th most popular biography from Germany and the 5th most popular German Celebrity.

Thomas Dörflein was a German zookeeper best known for his role in raising and caring for the polar bear cub Knut at the Berlin Zoo. His work with Knut garnered international attention and made them both famous, highlighting issues of wildlife conservation and animal care.

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Among celebrities, Thomas Dörflein ranks 202 out of 265. Before him are Justine Pasek, Jacqueline Aguilera, Mireia Lalaguna, Bui Simon, Toni-Ann Singh, and Shermine Shahrivar. After him are Ksenia Sukhinova, Eluana Englaro, Elena Berkova, Domino Harvey, Vanessa Trump, and Indrani Rahman.

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Among people born in 1963, Thomas Dörflein ranks 858. Before him are Doina Șnep-Bălan, Valerie Plame, Adriana Bazon, Lutz Seiler, Georgi Yordanov, and Sabina Guzzanti. After him are Vicente Zeballos, Mandakini, Isabelle Gélinas, Ramon Estevez, Hugo Pérez, and Theresia Kiesl. Among people deceased in 2008, Thomas Dörflein ranks 398. Before him are Tim Russert, Levi Stubbs, Alexey Prokurorov, Rob Knox, Es'kia Mphahlele, and Larry Norman. After him are François Sterchele, György Kolonics, Karen Asrian, G. David Low, Gidget Gein, and Eudy Simelane.

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Among CELEBRITIES In Germany

Among celebrities born in Germany, Thomas Dörflein ranks 5. Before him are Fritz Pfeffer (1889), Walther Kadow (1900), Herbert Norkus (1916), and Kelly Piquet (1988).

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