Franz Landgraf

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Born16 July 1888
Died19 April 1944(1944-04-19) (aged 55)
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Franz Landgraf
Franz Landgraf standing at the right
Born16 July 1888
Died19 April 1944(1944-04-19) (aged 55)
Allegiance German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchArmy
Service years1909–1944
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands6th Panzer Division
155th Reserve Panzer Division
ConflictsWorld War I

World War II

AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Franz Landgraf (16 July 1888 – 19 April 1944) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

During the invasion of the Soviet Union he led the 6th Panzer Division in the Baltic Region, fighting a battle at Raseiniai.[1]

He died in Stuttgart on 19 April 1944.

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