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Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August Graf Von Zeppelin Known As Count Zeppelin, 1838

Hindenburg & Graf Frans Conrad Von Hotzendorf
The two uniformed figures are standing on a dramatic battlefield. Hotzendorf was the military strategist of the Austro-Hungarian Army who led the onslaught on Serbia in 1914. WW1 Date: circa 1914

Ewald Friedrich von Hertzberg (1725-1795). Engraving. Colore
Ewald Friedrich vonHertzberg (1725-1795). Prussian politician and statesman. Engraving in The Universal History, 1885. Colored

Heinrich Graf Zu Dohna
HEINRICH graf zu DOHNA und Wartenberg, Imperial military commander in the Thirty Years War, depicted at the Rhine where his men are crossing the river to attack the Swedes. Date: circa 1630

Charles Graf Clairfayt
FRANCOIS SEBASTIEN CHARLES JOSEPH de CROIX, comte de CLAIRFAYT, French general in the Austrian service during the Seven Years and Revolutionary Wars. Date: 1733 - 1798

TRS Liemba, German ship, Lake Tanganyika, Kigoma
TRS Liemba, German passenger and cargo ferry, Lake Tanganyika, Kigoma, East Africa. Previously the Graf von Goetzen. Date: circa 1927

Admiral Graf Spee, German battleship (Deutschland-class heavy cruiser). Date: 1930s

Francis, Duke of Teck (1837-1900), a member of the British Royal Family, and father of Queen Mary. He held the German titles of Count of Hohenstein (Graf von Hohenstein)

Franz Graf Von Thurn
FRANZ graf von THURN UND TAXIS (Ruggiano de Tassis) Italian- German entrepreneur who established communications system for the Empire, laid foundations of family fortune. Date: 16TH CENTURY

Ludwig Graf Stolberg
LUDWIG graf zu STOLBERG German nobleman Date: 1505 - 1574

August Platen-Hallermund
AUGUST graf von PLATEN- HALLERMUNDE German writer Date: 1796 - 1835

Karl Robert Nesselrode
KARL ROBERT graf von NESSELRODE - Russian diplomat at Congress of Vienna etc. whose policies did much harm, including helping to precipitate the Crimean War. Date: 1780 - 1862

Georg Herbert Munster
GEORG HERBERT, graf von MUNSTER German diplomat, in 1881. Date: 1820 - 1902

Graf Von Moltke 1890
HELMUT CARL BERNHARD, graf von MOLTKE Prussian military commander during the Franco-Prussian war. Date: 1800 - 1891

Graf Von Moltke
HELMUT CARL BERNHARD, graf von MOLTKE Prussian military commander during the Franco-Prussian war. Date: 1800 - 1891

Graf Von Moltke 1884
HELMUT CARL BERNHARD, graf von MOLTKE Prussian military commander during the Franco-Prussian war. Date: 1800 - 1891

EDUARD TaFFE (1833-1895). Eduard Franz Joseph Graf von Taaffe, 11th Viscount Taaffe. Austrian statesman and viscount in the Peerage of Ireland. Engraving, English, 1893

COUNT WALEWSKI (1810-1868). Alexandre-Florian-Joseph Colonna Walewski. Known as Count Walewski. French diplomat and politician; reputed son (illegitimate) of Napoleon I. Photographed c1860

COMTE de LA PEROUSE (1741-1788). Jean Francois de Galaup. Aquatint, English, c1830

Anton Arco-Valley, German political activist
Anton von Padua Alfred Emil Hubert Georg Graf von Arco auf Valley (18971945), commonly known as Anton Arco-Valley, German political activist - best remembered as the assassin of Kurt Eisner

Friedr Wilh Von Bulow
FRIEDRICH WILHELM von BULOW Graf von Dennewitz, Prussian military commander, took part in the battle of Waterloo when the Prussians, assisted by British, defeated Napoleon. Date: 1755 - 1816

General von Moltke (the Elder), Prussian Army officer
Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (1800-1891), German Field Marshal and Chief of Staff of the Prussian Army during the Franco-Prussian War. Date: 1870

General Rudiger von der Goltz, German officer
General Gustav Adolf Joachim Rudiger, Graf von der Goltz (1865-1946), German army officer during the First World War. Seen here (left) with others in Finland, where he was transferred in March 1918

Graf Zeppelin Airship
The Graf Zeppelin over the ocean

German scrap, Helmuth Graf von Moltke
German military scrap -- Helmuth Graf von Moltke (1800-1891). 19th century

WW1 - Turkish and Austro-Hungarian Officials in Istanbul. Date: 1917

Paul von Hatzfeldt (1831-1901). Was a German diplomat. Engra
Paul von Hatzfeldt (1831-1901). Was a German diplomat. Count Hatzfeldt served as Ambassador to Constantinople from 1878 to 1881, as Foreign Secretary and head of the Foreign Office from 1881 to 1885

Leo von Caprivi (1831-1899). German political and military
Leo von Caprivi (Caprivi Georg Leo Graf von Caprara of Montecuccoli) (1831-1899). German political and military. Otto von Bismarcks successor as Chancellor of Germany (1890-1894)

Graf Von Gneisenau
AUGUST WILHELM ANTON NEIDHARDT, graf von GNEISENAU German military commander Date: 1760 - 1831

Matthias Gallas - 2
Graf MATTHIAS GALLAS Austrian military commander, counsellor and chamberlain to the king of Hungary and general in his armies. Date: 1584 - 1647

Matthias Gallas - 1
Graf MATTHIAS GALLAS Austrian military commander, counsellor and chamberlain to the king of Hungary and general in his armies. Date: 1584 - 1647

Wil. Egon Furstenberg
WILHELM EGON, graf von FURSTENBERG German military commander in the Imperial service. Date: 1629 - 1704

Heinrich Graf Friesen
HEINRICH graf von FRIESEN German military commander in the Imperial service. Date: 17TH CENTURY

Heinrich Graf Dunnewald
HEINRICH JOHANN, graf von DUNNEWALD German military commander, wearing a beautifully engraved wig. Date: 1620 - 1691

Leopold Graf Von Daun
LEOPOLD graf von DAUN Austrian military commander Date: 1705 - 1766

Bismarck 1890
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD, graf von BISMARCK, in 1890. Date: 1815-1898

Bismarck at Age 19
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD, graf von BISMARCK, in his 19th year. Date: 1815-1898

Bismarck 1863
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD, graf von BISMARCK, in 1863, when he is the Prussian Minister for Foreign Affairs. Date: 1815-1898

Bismarck 1847
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD, graf von BISMARCK, in 1847, at the outset of his career. Date: 1815-1898

J H E Count Bernstorff
JOHANN HARTWIG ERNST, graf von BERNSTORFF Danish statesman Date: 1712 - 1772

Richard Graf Belcredi
RICHARD, graf von BELCREDI Austrian statesman Date: 1823 - 1902

Harry K K E Von Arnim
HARRY KARL KURT EDVARD, graf von ARNIM German diplomat Date: 1824 - 1881

Count Zu Pappenheim
Gottfried Heinrich, Graf zu PAPPENHEIM German military commander in the Imperial service Date: 1574 - 1632

F E F H Von Kleist
Friedrich Heinrich Ferdinand, graf von KLEIST VON NOLLENDORFF German military Date: 1762 - 1823

Graf Zeppelin on Ground
LZ 127 GRAF ZEPPELIN Manoeuvring the greatest of the Zeppelins out of its hangar is a delicate operation Date: 1931

Airship / Zeppelin Takeoff
GRAF ZEPPELIN The Airship takes to the sky. Date: 1938

Albertus Magnus (1193
ALBERTUS MAGNUS (Albrecht, graf von Bollstadt) German philsopher, theologian, scientist, &c. in the cathedral at Ratisbon Date: 1193 - 1280

Heinrich VII Elected
The Seven Electors - of Koln, Mainz, Trier, Bayern, Sachsen, Brandenburg and Bohmen - choose Heinrich, Graf von Luxemburg, to be Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich VII Date: 27 November 1308

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"Graf: A Legacy of Aviation and War" Step back in time to the year 1940, as HMS Exeter arrives triumphantly at Plymouth, marking a significant moment during the Second World War. Meanwhile, a captivating poster showcases the allure of Zeppelin travel to South America, capturing the imaginations of adventure-seekers. In another corner of history, we encounter Stauffenberg, a name synonymous with bravery and resistance against tyranny. His actions echo through time as a reminder of courage in the face of adversity. A solemn card commemorates the destruction Spee during World War II – an event that forever altered naval warfare. The powerful image serves as a testament to sacrifice and perseverance. Witnessing the takeoff Zeppelin is like witnessing poetry in motion; its majestic presence soaring through the skies leaves spectators awestruck. In flight, it becomes an emblematic symbol representing human ingenuity and exploration. Delving deeper into history reveals Nik Ludwig Zinzendorf's contributions – his legacy intertwined with advancements in aviation technology that shaped our world today. Similarly, Helmut Carl Bernhard von Moltke emerges as an influential figure whose strategic brilliance left an indelible mark on German military tactics. Count von Waldstein's portrait captures his enigmatic persona perfectly – a man who lived during tumultuous times yet managed to leave behind an enduring artistic legacy for generations to admire. The landing Zeppelin LZ 127 at Hanworth Aero Park transports us back to a bygone era when airships ruled the skies. It represents progress and innovation while reminding us how far we have come since then. Finally, Captain Hans Langsdorff stands tall as he commands Admiral Graf Spee with unwavering determination. His leadership embodies honor and duty amidst chaos – qualities that inspire even today. These glimpses into history paint a vivid picture encompassing war heroes, technological marvels, artistic legacies, and the indomitable spirit of exploration.