Curt von François

German cartographer and commissioner of german southwest africa, founder of windhoek (1852-1931).

Born October 2nd, 1852 in Luxembourg.

Died December 30th, 1931 at 79 years old in Königs Wusterhausen.

Occupations
cartographer, explorer, military officer, politician

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson