Fritz Adam Hermann von Opel (4 May 1899 – 8 April 1971), known as Fritz Adam Hermann Opel until his father was ennobled in 1917, was the only son of Wilhelm von Opel and a grandson of Adam Opel, founder of the Opel company. He is remembered mostly for his spectacular demonstrations of rocket propulsion that earned him the nickname "Rocket Fritz".
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Fritz Adam Hermann von Opel 4 May 1899 Russelsheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse
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Died |
8 April 1971 (aged 71) Samedan, Switzerland
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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