Friedrich Kirchner

Friedrich Kirchner
Born(1885-03-26)26 March 1885
Zöbigker, Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony, German Empire
Died6 April 1960(1960-04-06) (aged 75)
Fulda, Hesse, West Germany
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchNazi Germany
Years of service1899–1945
RankGeneral der Panzertruppe
Commands1st Panzer Division
LVII Panzer Corps
Battles / wars
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Friedrich Kirchner (26 March 1885 – 6 April 1960) was a German general during World War II who commanded 1st Panzer Division and the LVII Panzer Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.