About Franz Berghammer
Lived 1913 – 1944 (aged 30). Franz Berghammer was an Austrian handball player.
Franz Berghammer (November 20, 1913 – July 7, 1944) was an Austrian field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Austria field handball team that won the silver medal in handball at the Olympics. He played two matches during the tournament, scoring five goals.
He was killed in action during World War II. He had gone missing between 24th and 30th June 1944 near Babruysk, in what is now Belorussia.
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Who was Franz Berghammer?
Austrian handball player (1913-1944)
When was Franz Berghammer born?
Franz Berghammer was born on 20 November 1913.
When did Franz Berghammer die?
Franz Berghammer died on 1 July 1944 in Babruysk.
What was Franz Berghammer's occupation?
Franz Berghammer was a handball player.
What nationality was Franz Berghammer?
Franz Berghammer was Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Berghammer. https://biography.guide/franz-berghammer/
MLA: "Franz Berghammer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/franz-berghammer/.
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