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Otto Landmann

1888 – 1975

Australian rules footballer

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About Otto Landmann

Lived 1888 – 1975 (aged 87). Otto Landmann was an Australian australian rules football player.

Otto Bismarck Landmann (31 August 1888 – 7 November 1975) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL), and with Brighton in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).

Family The son of Frank Landmann, and Sara Landmann, née Hetherington, Otto Bismarck Landmann was born in Warrnambool on 31 August 1888.

He married Mary Gertrude Thompson (1903-1984) in 1937.

Football Essendon (VFL) Recruited from Warrnambool in 1907, he played 27 senior matches for Essendon, as full-forward, kicking a total of 34 goals, including seven of Essendon's eight goals in its 8.11 (59) to 6.9 (45) victory over South Melbourne on 13 June 1908.

He was selected in a representative VFL team that played against a combined Ballarat side, at the MCG on 8 June 1907. In a very one-sided match -- VFL 25.20 (170) to Ballarat 3.7 (25) -- he kicked three goals.

Melbourne (VFL) Cleared from Essendon in 1910, he played two senior matches that season for Melbourne in the VFL.

Brighton (VFA) In 1911 he was granted a clearance from Melbourne to play with Brighton in the VFA.

Death He died on 7 November 1975.

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Otto Bismarck Landmann

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Landmann?

Australian rules footballer (1888-1975)

When was Otto Landmann born?

Otto Landmann was born on 31 August 1888 in Warrnambool.

When did Otto Landmann die?

Otto Landmann died on 7 November 1975 in Richmond.

What was Otto Landmann's occupation?

Otto Landmann was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was Otto Landmann?

Otto Landmann was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Landmann

· Wikidata: Q18392220

· DBpedia: Otto Landmann

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