About Friedrich von Martini
Lived 1833 – 1897 (aged 63). Friedrich von Martini was a Swiss engineer.
Friedrich von Martini (24 March 1833 – 29 January 1897) was a Swiss engineer and inventor, for whom the influential Martini–Henry rifle was named in part.
Von Martini was born in Herkulesbad in the Austrian Empire on 24 March 1833. He died in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, on 29 January 1897.
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Who was Friedrich von Martini?
Swiss engineer (1833-1897)
When was Friedrich von Martini born?
Friedrich von Martini was born on 22 March 1833 in Băile Herculane.
When did Friedrich von Martini die?
Friedrich von Martini died on 29 January 1897 in Frauenfeld.
What was Friedrich von Martini's occupation?
Friedrich von Martini was an engineer.
What nationality was Friedrich von Martini?
Friedrich von Martini was Swiss.
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