German form of Franciscus (see FRANCIS). This name was borne by the influential author Franz Kafka (1883-1924), writer of 'The Trial' and 'The Castle' among other works. Also, rulers of Austria and the Holy Roman Empire have had this name.
Famous People: Franz Kafkawiki (Writer, 1883, Czech Republic), Franz Schubertwiki (Composer, 1797, Austria), Franz Lisztwiki (Musician, 1811, Austria), Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austriawiki (Nobleman, 1863, Austria), Franz Beckenbauerwiki (Soccer Player, 1945, Germany), Franz Joseph I of Austriawiki (Politician, 1830, Austria), Franz von Papenwiki (Politician, 1879, Germany), Franz Marcwiki (Artist, 1880, Germany), Franz Lehárwiki (Composer, 1870, Hungary), Franz Boaswiki (Anthropologist, 1858, Germany)