Wolfgang von Trips
German racing driver (1928-1961)
1928 — 1961
Quick Facts
Profession
German racing driver (1928-1961)
Born
May 4, 1928
Died
1961 (age ~33)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
Formula One driver
GermanyBorn in CologneDied in Monza Circuit
1928
Born in Cologne (1928-05-04)
1961
Died in Monza Circuit
1961
AwardGerman Sportspersonality of the Year
About
Wolfgang Alexander Albert Eduard Maximilian Reichsgraf Berghe von Trips, also known as Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips, was a German racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1956 to 1961. Nicknamed "Taffy", von Trips was posthumously runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1961 with Ferrari, and won two Grands Prix across six seasons.
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Who is Wolfgang von Trips?+
Wolfgang Alexander Albert Eduard Maximilian Reichsgraf Berghe von Trips, also known as Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips, was a German racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1956 to 1961. Nicknamed "Taffy", von Trips was posthumously runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang von Trips born?+
Wolfgang von Trips was born on May 4, 1928.
When did Wolfgang von Trips die?+
Wolfgang von Trips died in 1961, at approximately 33 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — May 4, 1928
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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