Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf
Field Marshal of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (1852-1925)
1852 — 1925
Quick Facts
Profession
Field Marshal of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (1852-1925)
Born
November 11, 1852
Died
1925 (age ~73)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
military officer
Austria–HungaryBorn in PenzingDied in Bad Mergentheim
1852
Born in Penzing (1852-11-11)
1917
PositionMember of the House of Lords (Austria)
1925
Died in Bad Mergentheim
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Franz Xaver Josef Conrad von Hötzendorf, sometimes anglicised as Hoetzendorf, was an Austrian general who played a central role in World War I. He served as K.u.k. Feldmarschall and Chief of the General Staff of the military of the Austro-Hungarian Army and Navy from 1906 to 1917. He was in charge during the July Crisis of 1914 that caused World War I.
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Who is Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf?+
Franz Xaver Josef Conrad von Hötzendorf, sometimes anglicised as Hoetzendorf, was an Austrian general who played a central role in World War I. He served as K.u.k. Feldmarschall and Chief of the General Staff of the military of the Austro-Hungarian Army and Navy from 1906 to 1917. He was in charge d
What does the name Franz mean?+
The name Franz means "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is of German origin.
When was Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf born?+
Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf was born on November 11, 1852.
When did Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf die?+
Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf died in 1925, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.
The name Franz is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Franz — November 11, 1852
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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