Franz von Galen

Franz von Galen Historical Figure Nationality: Germany (born in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg) Year of Birth: 1879 Year of Death: 1961 Religion: Catholicism Occupation: Nobleman, Soldier Relatives: Clemens August von Galen (brother) Military Branch: Imperial German Army (World War I) Political Party: Center Party Fictional Appearances: The War That Came Early POD: July 20, 1936; Relevant POD: September 29, 1938 Appearance(s): Coup d'Etat Type of Appearance: Contemporary reference

Franz Graf von Galen (11 December 1879 - 9 October 1961) was the brother of Clemens August von Galen.

Franz von Galen in The War That Came Early

Franz von Galen was the brother of Bishop Clemens von Galen, the Bishop of Münster, an ardent critic of the Nazis. In 1941, the Gestapo arrested Bishop von Galen. German citizens suspected that while the bishop would not be executed right away, Franz von Galen might be used against him in some way.