Otto Merz
German racecar driver, witness to assassination of Archduke Ferdinand (1889-1933) · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Died at 43
Otto Merz was a German racing driver, chauffeur and mechanic. He was a driver in the motorcade during the 1914 assassination of Archuduke Franz Ferdinand and later won the second running of the German Grand Prix in 1927.
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About this person
He died in a crash during practice for the 1933 Avusrennen in a modified Mercedes SSK on 18 May 1933.
Country
Germany
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1933 · aged 43
