Curt von François
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Curt Karl Bruno von François (2 October 1852 – 28 December 1931) was a German geographer, cartographer, Schutztruppe officer and commissioner of the imperial colonial army of the German Empire, particularly in German South West Africa (today's Namibia) where he was responsible on behalf of Kaiser for the foundation of the city of Windhoek on 18 October 1890 and the harbor of Swakopmund on 4 August 1892.
Quick Facts Governor of German South West Africa, Preceded by ...
Curt von François | |
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Governor of German South West Africa | |
In office March 1891 – 15 March 1894 | |
Preceded by | Louis Nels (acting) |
Succeeded by | Theodor Leutwein |
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Born | (1852-10-02)2 October 1852 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg |
Died | 28 December 1931(1931-12-28) (aged 79) Königs Wusterhausen, Germany |
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Children | 5 |
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