Franz Halder
German general (1884–1972)
Franz Halder was born on June 30, 1884 in Würzburg and died on April 2, 1972 in Aschau im Chiemgau, aged 87. Recorded occupations: military personnel, writer, diarist, soldier, Generaloberst and military historian. Country of citizenship: Germany. Fields of work: military affairs. Notable works include “myth of the clean Wehrmacht” and “The Halder Diaries”. Honours include Military Merit Cross III. Class, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, Knight I Class of the Albert Order, Meritorious Civilian Service Award and Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class.
- Born
- June 30, 1884 · Würzburg
- Died
- April 2, 1972 · Aschau im Chiemgau
- Age at death
- 87
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Occupations
- military personnel, writer, diarist, soldier, Generaloberst, military historian
- Notable works
- myth of the clean Wehrmacht, The Halder Diaries
- Honours
- Military Merit Cross III. Class, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, Knight I Class of the Albert Order, Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class
- Wikipedia editions
- 47 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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