Franz von Keil
Austrian naval officer
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Franz Ritter von Keil (September 15, 1862 – November 22, 1945)[1] was an Austrian naval officer during World War I. He served as Emperor Charles I's senior naval adviser at the close of the war. The position was a sinecure, as the Emperor did not take advice and the navy did not take to sea.[2]
Franz Ritter von Keil | |
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| Born | September 15, 1862 |
| Died | November 22, 1945 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | Austria |
Branch | Navy |
Rank | Naval Officer |
| Commands | Senior Naval Adviser to Emperor Charles I |
Conflicts | World War I |
Von Keil's parents were lieutenant field marshal Heinrich Ritter von Keil and Georgina Maria Brentano (1842–1867). He had one daughter, Herta von Keil Cima (1891–1971).[3]
