Albert Richter [SEP] place of birth
Albert Richter
Albert Richter (14 October 1912 in Cologne, Germany – 2 January 1940) was a German cyclist who won the world sprint championship. He was taken from a train by the Gestapo and never seen alive again.
Background.
Albert Richter, known to friends as Teddy, grew up in Sömmeringstraße 72, Ehrenfeld, Cologne. He was one of three brothers born in Cologne to a talented musician. Charles learned the saxophone, Josef the clarinet and Albert the violin.
Albert worked with his father
1998, at Alfriston, Sussex.
References.
- England & Wales, Birth Index: 1837–1983  1911  Q3–Jul–Aug-Sep  Lymington (Hampshire), Vol 2b, Page 1202; Frank A A Wootton (Mother's maiden name Peppler)
- England & Wales, Death Index: 1916–2007  1998  April Eastbourne, Sussex C41E District 4541C Entry 231; Frank Albert A Wootton b 30th Jul 1914 Age at Death 83. (Genealogists note: Birth date shown is incorrect - it should read