Friedrich Kirchner

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Friedrich Kirchner
Born	(1885-03-26)26 March 1885 Zöbigker, Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony, German Empire
Died	6 April 1960(1960-04-06) (aged 75) Fulda, Hesse, West Germany
Allegiance	German Empire  Weimar Republic  Nazi Germany
Service / branch	German Army
Years of service	1899–1945
Rank	General der Panzertruppe
Commands	1st Panzer Division LVII Panzer Corps
Battles / wars	World War I World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France
Awards	Knight'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.