Wilhelm Freiherr von Faupel
Wilhelm Freiherr von Faupel
Any biographical information on the leader of Freikorps Görlitz (also Freikorps Faupel or Schlesische Jäger-Brigade) would be appreciated.
From what I can gather:
Awarded PLM 1917
Military adviser in South America
Head of the Latin American Institute of Berlin
German Ambassador to Spain 1936/7
Committed suicide 1945
Thanks in advance,
Peter
From what I can gather:
Awarded PLM 1917
Military adviser in South America
Head of the Latin American Institute of Berlin
German Ambassador to Spain 1936/7
Committed suicide 1945
Thanks in advance,
Peter
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Here is a picture with General Franco (front) and Faupel (back) at town hall in Salamanca after Faupel got embassador to the spanish national governement.
Source: Berliner Illustrierte Zeitung 18 march 1937
Dirk
Source: Berliner Illustrierte Zeitung 18 march 1937
Dirk
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From http://www.argentina-rree.com/9/9-028.htm :
"...Wilhelm Faupel, un general retirado que había sido instructor militar y luego consejero del ejército argentino durante dos períodos: 1911-1914 y 1921-1926..."
"...Wilhelm Faupel, a retired general that had been military instructor and then adviser of the Argentine Army for two periods: 1911-1914 and 1921-1926..."
Hope it helps.
Best,
FANGIO
"...Wilhelm Faupel, un general retirado que había sido instructor militar y luego consejero del ejército argentino durante dos períodos: 1911-1914 y 1921-1926..."
"...Wilhelm Faupel, a retired general that had been military instructor and then adviser of the Argentine Army for two periods: 1911-1914 and 1921-1926..."
Hope it helps.
Best,
FANGIO
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Hi,
My wife is related to this guy. He was her father's 1st or 2nd cousin. There is a lot of info on the net about him. I have been trying to find out what happened to him after the war. There is a family story that he was shot by the Russians but I beleive that because he was closely associated to Argentinia that he fled to this country.
PIS
My wife is related to this guy. He was her father's 1st or 2nd cousin. There is a lot of info on the net about him. I have been trying to find out what happened to him after the war. There is a family story that he was shot by the Russians but I beleive that because he was closely associated to Argentinia that he fled to this country.
PIS
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Re: Wilhelm Freiherr von Faupel
I have done some further research and am now convinced that Gen. Faupel & his wife did actulally commit suicide.
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Re: Wilhelm Freiherr von Faupel
Hi,
I'm actually related to this man, he was my great great great uncle. I don't know much about him but would really like to know more. All I know about him is what my nan has told me (who was his nephews daughter) and she told me that he was shot by Russians.
I'm actually related to this man, he was my great great great uncle. I don't know much about him but would really like to know more. All I know about him is what my nan has told me (who was his nephews daughter) and she told me that he was shot by Russians.
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Re: Wilhelm Freiherr von Faupel
Hi
I've just read your post that you are related to this man. I'd be interested to know how as my great grandfather was his 1st cousin.
Hope to hear from you
Andy
I've just read your post that you are related to this man. I'd be interested to know how as my great grandfather was his 1st cousin.
Hope to hear from you
Andy
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Re: Wilhelm Freiherr von Faupel
I have just found this item on the net. The final out come of Gen. Faupel apears to be in question and will probaly remain son.
http://home.comcast.net/~jcviser/aka/faupel.htm
Peter.
http://home.comcast.net/~jcviser/aka/faupel.htm
Peter.
Re: Wilhelm Freiherr von Faupel
Hello!
I'm intrested in Wilhelm Faupel's early life and parents, if anyone knows anything. I recently bought a XIX cth house in Lindenbusch (now Lipce, Poland) where he was born, and found some informations that his father might be a doctor. The village is small and there are no many houses where doctor might live with his family so maybe, just maybe, they were owners of my house I much appreciate any informations, thank you!!
I'm intrested in Wilhelm Faupel's early life and parents, if anyone knows anything. I recently bought a XIX cth house in Lindenbusch (now Lipce, Poland) where he was born, and found some informations that his father might be a doctor. The village is small and there are no many houses where doctor might live with his family so maybe, just maybe, they were owners of my house I much appreciate any informations, thank you!!
Re: Wilhelm Freiherr von Faupel
Concerning his family:
Father: Dr. med. Heinrich Faupel * 26.10.1833 in Warburg/Westfalen; † 27.12.1878 in Königsdorff-Zastrzemb/Oberschlesien, indeed a doctor, who practiced, among others, in Gleiwitz and Lindenbusch
Mother: Emma, geb. Matthaei * 26.4.1840; † 14.9.1926 in Breslau
Since Lindenbusch was (and still is) a village, there were usually no named streets, but house numbers, which makes locating the doctor's house a bit difficult. Perhaps local sources from this time period could be helpful.
Jake
Father: Dr. med. Heinrich Faupel * 26.10.1833 in Warburg/Westfalen; † 27.12.1878 in Königsdorff-Zastrzemb/Oberschlesien, indeed a doctor, who practiced, among others, in Gleiwitz and Lindenbusch
Mother: Emma, geb. Matthaei * 26.4.1840; † 14.9.1926 in Breslau
Since Lindenbusch was (and still is) a village, there were usually no named streets, but house numbers, which makes locating the doctor's house a bit difficult. Perhaps local sources from this time period could be helpful.
Jake