Philipp von Boeselager was born at Burg Heimerzheim near Bonn . He was the fifth, and second surviving son, of the nine children of Albert Dominikus Hyacinthus Antonius Johannes Hubertus Vitus Joseph Maria Freiherr von Boeselager (Bonn 15.6.1883-Heimerzheim, Kr.

Who is Albrecht von Boeselager?

Albrecht von Boeselager (born 4 October 1949, Altenahr), Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, is their child. ^ Gothaisches Genealogisches Taschenbuch der Freiherrlichen Häuser, Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1910.

Why did Boeselager leave Burgdorf?

The devoutly-Catholic Boeselager noisily objected, citing his own decorations for heroism in combat. Boeselager then left before Burgdorf could respond. After the war, Boeselager’s part in the failed attempt on Hitler’s life became known.

Who is Hans-Christian Boeselager?

When Boeselager was a 25-year-old field lieutenant, he was part of Operation Walküre, a plan developed to take control of Germany once Hitler had been assassinated.