Hermann von François  From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump
to: navigation, search Hermann von François General Hermann von
François Born (1856-01-31)January 31, 1856 Died May 15,
1933(1933-05-15) (aged 77) Allegiance German Empire German
Empire Service/branch Army Years of service 1875-1918 Rank
General of the Infantry Commands held Hessischen-Brigade, I
Corps  World War I  Other work memoirist, historian  Hermann von
François (January 31, 1856 – May 15, 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.
Early life and military career[edit]  Born in Luxembourg to a
noble family of Huguenot extraction, François was exposed to a
military life from an early age. His father Bruno von François
was a Prussian general and commander of the 27. (Preußische)
Infanterie-Brigade. He was killed in action leading his men
during the Battle of Spicheren on 6 August 1870, only a few days
before the Battle of Sedan.