Hermann von François

Hermann von François
Born(1856-01-31)31 January 1856
Luxembourg City, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, German Confederation
Died15 May 1933(1933-05-15) (aged 77)
Berlin, Province of Brandenburg, Nazi Germany
Allegiance German Empire
BranchImperial German Army
Years of service1875–1918
Rank General der Infanterie
Commands49th (Hessian) Brigade
13th Division
I Corps
8th Army
XXXXI Reserve Corps
VII (Westphalian) Corps
Battles / warsWorld War I
Awardssee below
Relations
Other workmemoirist, historian

Hermann Karl Bruno von François (31 January 1856 – 15 May 1933) was a German General der Infanterie during World War I, and is best known for his key role in several German victories on the Eastern Front in 1914.