Franz Ritter von Keil (September 15, 1862 – November 22, 1945) was an

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naval officer during

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. He served as Emperor Charles I's senior naval adviser at the close of the war. The position was a

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, as the Emperor did not take advice and the navy did not take to sea. Von Keil's parents were

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Heinrich Ritter von Keil and Georgina Maria Brentano (1842–1867). He had one daughter, Herta von Keil Cima (1891–1971).

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1862 births 1945 deaths Austro-Hungarian Navy officers Austro-Hungarian military personnel of World War I {{WWI-bio-stub