Wilhelm Kahlo, father of Frida Kahlo, was born on October 26, 1871. He was of German descent and attended the University of Nuremberg, but lived in Mexico since 1891. He changed his name to Guillermo, the Mexican equivalent of Wilhelm when he relocated to Mexico.
Kahlo was the father of Frida Kahlo, famed Mexican painter. He operated a photographic studio and focused primarily on architectural photographs. The Mexican government employed him to document architectural structures, churches, landmarks, etc. As a result, Kahlo's work had importance not only for the aesthetic beauty of the photos, but also as historical documentation of Mexico.
The Cathedral of Puebla
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