Friedrich Adolf "Fritz" Traun was a German athlete and tennis player.
10 Facts About Friedrich Traun
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Friedrich Traun committed suicide after being accused of fathering a child out of wedlock.
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In 1896 Friedrich Traun competed at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens.
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Friedrich Traun placed third in his preliminary heat of the 800 metres and did not advance to the final.
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In 1899, Friedrich Traun finished his studies with the degree of a Doctor of Science.
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In 1902, Friedrich Traun made a business trip to the United States in order to visit the company's branch on Long Island.
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However, it seems very likely that she told the truth and Friedrich Traun, facing a major social scandal at that time, killed himself.
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Friedrich's father Heinrich Traun adopted Friedel Preetorius who was already pregnant and gave birth to her daughter Lieselotte in February 1909.
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Friedrich Traun later married Ludwig Strecker, owner of B Schott's Sohne.
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Friedrich Traun was buried in the family's grave at the Ohlsdorf Cemetery.