Krailling is a
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
in the district of
Starnberg in
Bavaria
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,
Germany
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.
Notable residents
* The folk actor
Gustl Bayrhammer
Gustl Bayrhammer (12 February 1922 – 24 April 1993) was a German actor. He appeared in more than 70 films and television shows between 1964 and 1993. He starred in the 1970 film ''o.k. (film), o.k.'', which was entered into the 20th Berlin ...
(1922-1993) died in Krailling and was buried there.
* The sculptor
Rudolf Belling
Rudolf Belling (26 August 1886 – 9 June 1972) was a German sculptor. His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Artistic theories
At the very beginning of the 20th century Rudolf Bel ...
(1886-1972) lived and died in Krailling.
* The architect
Martin Dülfer
Martin Dülfer (1 January 1859, Breslau – 21 December 1942, Dresden) was a German architect and professor; best known for designing theatres in the Historical and Art-Nouveau styles.
Life and work
His father, Carl Dülfer, was a publisher ...
(1859-1942) lived in Krailling.
* The baritone
Hermann Prey
Hermann Prey ( Berlin, 11 July 1929 – Krailling, 22 July 1998) was a German lyric baritone, who was equally at home in the Lied, operatic and concert repertoires. His American debut was in November 1952, with the Philadelphia Orchestra an ...
(1929-1998) lived in Krailling, died here and was buried in the Kraillinger cemetery.
References
Starnberg (district)
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