Tamme Hanken: Biography, Facts and Career
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Tamme Hanken (May 16, 1960 – October 10, 2016) was a German horse whisperer and animals bonesetter known from the two documentary TV shows Der XXL-Ostfriese on NDR and Knochenbrecher on Tour on kabel eins, the latter of which had up to two million viewers. Born in Filsum, he also was the author of a book, Das Glück der Pferde in meinen Händen, which was published in 2001. Tamme Hanken, who didn't have any formal chiropractic education, died in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on October 10, 2016, from sudden heart failure. 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) tall and weighing 140 kg (310 lb), he was described as a "gentle giant" by an NDR obituary.
Quick facts about Tamme Hanken
- Full name: Tamme Hanken
- Born: 1960-05-16
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q99026
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Who is Tamme Hanken?
Tamme Hanken (May 16, 1960 – October 10, 2016) was a German horse whisperer and animals bonesetter known from the two documentary TV shows Der XXL-Ostfriese on NDR and Knochenbrecher on Tour on kabel eins, the latter of which had up to two million viewers.
What nationality is Tamme Hanken?
Tamme Hanken is Germany.
When was Tamme Hanken born?
Tamme Hanken was born on 1960-05-16.



