Sir George Franckenstein | |
|---|---|
 Franckenstein c. 1920–1925 | |
| Austrian Minister to the Court of St James | |
| In office 1920–1938 | |
| Preceded by | Albert von Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein (as Ambassador of Austria-Hungary) |
| Succeeded by | Heinrich Schmid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Georg Albert Maria, Freiherr von und zu Franckenstein 18 March 1878 Dresden, Germany |
| Died | 14 October 1953 (aged 75) Kelsterbach, Germany |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Spouse |
Editha King
(m. 1939; died 1953) |
| Relations | Clemens von und zu Franckenstein (brother) |
| Children | Clement von Franckenstein |
| Parent(s) | Karl, Baron Franckenstein Elma, Countess Schönborn |
| Occupation | Diplomat Austrian Minister to the Court of St James's, Westminster |
| Known for | Austro-German aristocrat opposing the Nazi Regime |
Georg Albert Maria, Freiherr von und zu Franckenstein GCVO (18 March 1878 – 14 October 1953), known as Sir George Franckenstein, was an Austrian diplomat and a member of the Franckenstein family. Opposed to the Nazis, he became a British citizen when his post was suppressed in 1938.[1]