While the acronym itself has a more puerile meaning that was all I could think of when trying to brand my new site back in my early 20s, the phrase “BAMF Style” has taken on some equity now and I feel tied to it. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. Choisissez parmi des contenus premium Maria Trapp de la plus haute qualité. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. … Failed to report flower. Check out the movie. Whoever made this suit for von Trapp neatly drew inspiration from the character’s heritage and lifestyle, blending traditional Tracht and equestrian detailing to create an attractive country suit. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. Overall, he sank 12 cargo ships, totaling 45,670 tons, and two warships, the French cruiser ‘Leon Gambetta’ (12,600 tons) and the Italian submarine ‘Nereide’ (225 tons). The flag wasn’t his only wedding gift from the Third Reich, as he’s also given the request—nay, demand—that he accept a commission in the Kriegsmarine and report for duty the following day. Considered one of the best movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music was nominated for ten Academy Awards, winning five including Best Picture and Best Director, and remains one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. In 1910, he met Agathe Whitehead at a ball. Oops, we were unable to send the email. In May 1918, he was promoted to Captain and given command of the submarine base on the Gulf of Cattaro. The sleeves are finished with wide gauntlet cuffs made from the same soft forest green felt as the collar, each cuff detailed with two decorative gilt buttons. In 1950, Maria published the family story in the book, “The Trapp Family Singers” which eventually was turned into a stage play (1959) and the movie, “The Sound of Music” (1965). While I hope that I’ve adequately represented the fruits of my research in this post, I would look forward to those with stronger knowledge than mine to share their insights, elaborations, or corrections in the comments. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. They initially settled down in Merion, Pennsylvania where their last child, son Johannes von Trapp, was born. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. To refuse them would be fatal for all of us… and joining them would be unthinkable. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. When the von Trapps escaped Austria there were in fact nine children: seven from Georg’s first marriage and two from his marriage to Maria, Rosmarie and Eleonore. “To refuse them would be fatal for all of us,” von Trapp realizes, “and joining them would be unthinkable.” In response, Georg and Maria plot to spirit their entire family out of German-occupied territory immediately following the children’s inaugural performance at the Salzburg Festival that evening. Please select a county or city to continue. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Please try again later. Read more: … Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. There was an error deleting this problem. On April 22, 1915, he took command of the submarine U-5, conducting nine combat patrols, and in October 1915, he was given command of the captured French submarine ‘Curie,’ which was redesignated as the U-14, conducting ten additional war patrols. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. As shown in the movie, the von Trapp family was headed by former naval captain Georg von Trapp. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. Make sure that the file is a photo. All rights reserved. In To the Last Salute we learn why. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Georg von Trapp, born in 1880, became a national hero as a captain in the Austrian navy during World War I. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? © 2012-2020 BAMF Style. Happy birthday, Christopher Plummer! Though information abounds about the women’s costumes in The Sound of Music, I’ve seen little about Captain von Trapp’s fine attire. von Trapp demonstrates his resistance to Nazi rule. The Captain von Trapp of the “Sound of Music” (1965) fame. Two years later, Rosemarie von Trapp was born, the first child of Georg and Marie, and in 1931, Eleonore was born. To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. In 1900, he was assigned to the cruiser ‘Queen Maria Theresia’ and was decorated for his performance of duty during the Boxer Rebellion in China. Fascinated by submarines, in 1908, he transferred to the newly created U-Boat Division, and in 1910, he was given command of the newly commissioned Austrian submarine U-6. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Unfortunately, Georg died on May 30, 1947. It had been recovered and repaired by the Austrians and re-designated U-14. Maria and Captain von Trapp share their first dance together in THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Duration: 1 ... Maria & Georg Love Me Like You Do - Duration: … The U-14 had started out as the French submarine Curie, but had been sunk while trying to infiltrate an Austro-Hungarian Naval base. The son of a navy captain, the sea was in his blood from the very beginning. Christmas: The Burgundy Rugby Shirt, The Office: Classy Christmas – Ranking Holiday Looks, Donnie Brasco: Pacino’s Red Christmas Tracksuit, The Sound of Music: Christopher Plummer’s Flap-Pocket Country Suits, Sammy Davis Jr.’s Brown Suit in Ocean’s 11, Telly Savalas as Blofeld: Trachten Clothes at Christmas, The Godfather, Part III: Vincent Mancini’s Leather Jacket, The Graduate: Ben’s Beige Windbreaker and Alfa Romeo, The Friends of Eddie Coyle: Jackie Brown’s Gun-Running Road Runner and Rollnecks, Once a Thief: Alain Delon’s Sheepskin Coat and Ford Model A, Tony Soprano’s Black Bullethole Shirt in “The Weight”. Georg is strict and grumpy with his kids since his wife died, and his kids are so difficult, they scare away all their governesses. There is a problem with your email/password. Release Date: March 2, 1965 von Trapp wears a pair of rings throughout The Sound of Music, with a gold band on the third finger of his right hand and a larger pinky ring on his left that has a large, black enamel-filled center. En 1920, Zadar est rattachée à l'Italie, et de ce fait Georg von Trapp devient citoyen italien, sa femme et ses enfants également. His father was a navy captain. von Trapp’s dark brown felt hat is arguably a Tyrolean hat like his friend Max wears, characterized by the rope-corded band and the short brim, though the brim isn’t quite as closely cropped as the quintessential Tyrolean hat and appears to lack the flourish of brushed feathers. His father, Fregattenkapitän August Trapp, was a naval officer who had been elevated to the Austrian nobility in 1876, which entitled him and his descendants to the style of Ritter (Knight) von in the case of male and von in the case of female offspring. von Trapp never removes his jacket on screen. “What’s gonna happen is going to happen, just make sure it doesn’t happen to you,” Max advises von Trapp regarding the coming annexation by Nazi Germany, met with a firm rebuke from the captain. Please reset your password. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Captain of U-14. Light gray loden wool Bavarian-inspired suit: Single-breasted equestrian-cut jacket with notch lapels (with forest green felt collar), three gilt shank buttons, flapped set-in breast pocket, slanted flapped hacking pockets, forest green felt-finished turnback cuffs (with two ornamental gilt buttons), and single vent, Flat front trousers with plain-hemmed bottoms, Ice-white cotton shirt with semi-spread collar, front placket, and single cuffs, Dark green and stone-gray cross-hatched straight tie, Dark brown felt short-brimmed Tyrolean hat with dark brown rope-corded band. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Captain Georg Von Trapp is on Facebook. Trees, lakes, mountains… you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all! On March 1, 1912, he married Agathe Whitehead, an Englishwoman; they would have seven children. She is a great-granddaughter of Baron Captain Georg von Trapp and his second wife, Baroness Maria Augusta von Trapp, whose family’s life story inspired the world-renowned musical, The Sound of Music. Director: Robert Wise The Sound of Music endeared Georg von Trapp (1880–1947) and his singing family to the world, and it also showed how desperately the Nazis wanted Captain von Trapp for their navy. A Magnum, P.I. Plummer remains widely known for his portrayal of Captain Von Trapp due to the box office success and continued popularity of The Sound of Music (1965), a role which he once described as "so awful and sentimental and gooey". The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Given the range of geography included in Alpine, Bavarian, and Tyrolean styles, there doesn’t appear to be one true Tyrolean hat with crown heights, brim widths, and other factors differing based on the wearer’s region. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Settling down in Salzburg, Austria, tragedy struck the family in 1922, when Agathe died of scarlet fever, and he began to raise the family by himself. Resend Activation Email. GREAT NEWS! Graduating in 1898, he completed two years of cadet training, including a trip to Australia. What the movie does not show, however, is that Georg and Maria had three children together: Rosmarie (born 1929), Eleanore (born 1931), and … He’ll be forever known as the famous Captain Georg von Trapp from the 1965 classic “The Sound of Music”, but Christopher Plummer, who was born on December 13, 1929 in Toronto, Canada, has had a successful career that earned him numerous awards and nominations, a passion of acting that endures to this day that he turns 90, as he never officially retired. von Trapp, Max, and the baroness don traveling hats as they ride to the von Trapp villa in the captain’s sleek Mercedes-Benz cabriolet. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. It has a semi-spread collar, front placket, and unique cuffs that appear to be “double-ply” like the classic French cuff but fused to the sleeves like single cuffs. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. Thanks for your help! With increased Nazi pressure to embrace the new regime, the family decided to leave Austria for the United States. Sorry! You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Facebook gives people the power to … I may receive commissions for certain purchases made through links in these posts. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Their musical tour actually brought them back to Salzburg within the year, but the von Trapps were safely back in America by the time war broke out across Europe in September 1939. While undoubtedly an execution of costume designer Dorothy Jeakins’ vision, I’m thus unsure of who made this fine suits, and the only tailor I’ve read to be associated with Christopher Plummer was Maxwell Vine of Mayfair (as mentioned by Matt Spaiser for Bond Suits.). He commanded submarines with valor and received the title of "Ritter" (knight), and later baron, as a reward for his heroic accomplishments. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? His straight tie echoes the colors of his suit, consisting of stone-gray cross-hatching against a dark green ground, albeit in a more muted shade than the felt detailing on his jacket. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The suiting itself appears to be a light gray loden, the coarse and durable Tyrolean water-resistant melton wool originally sourced from Austrian mountain sheep and characteristic to classic Bavarian clothing. Costume Designer: Dorothy Jeakins. Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews filming The Sound of Music. Lieutenant Commander von Trapp used his courage and quick wit to command the submarine and gained great honor defending his country. He, then, hired a governess named Maria, and Georg and Maria eventually married. He found all aspects of making the film unpleasant, except working with Andrews, and he avoids using its name, instead calling it "that movie", "S&M", or "The Sound of Mucus". In addition to the flapped breast pocket, the hip pockets are flapped and slant backwards, though they follow a gentler slant than the more dramatically angled hacking pockets on his loden suit. The flat front trousers were tailored to be worn without a belt. In 1938, Austria and Nazi Germany were united in the Anschluss (Union), during which Georg made little secret that he was horrified at the rise of the Nazis. Now married, Georg and Maria plan the next move to ensure their own safety and that of the seven children. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Choisissez parmi des contenus premium Liesl Von Trapp de la plus haute qualité. The lighter-weight wool suiting is patterned with a tic-check that creates the effect of a black vertically oriented grid against a light gray ground. GREAT NEWS! For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. After they escaped Austria, the family toured as the Von Trapp Family Singers, and opened a lodge in Vermont, USA. Not long after he hires Maria and leaves his seven children in her care, Georg von Trapp returns to his picturesque estate with his high-society pals Baroness Elsa von Schrader (Eleanor Parker) and Max Detweiler, the latter self-admittedly inviting himself along as he “needed a place to stay where the cuisine is superb, the wine cellar unexcelled, and the price—uh—perfect.” He escorts the baroness around his grounds, each taking their turns pitching woo just before Maria and the children pitch themselves into the lake as they paddle over to greet him. GREAT NEWS! Trapp-Kutschera, Maria Augusta, born 26-01-1905 in Vienna and George von, born 04-04-1880, in Zara, Kroatië , on a train en route to Vienna, Austria.Her mother died when she was just two years old. Graduating in 1898, he completed two years of cadet training, including a trip to Australia. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. When Georg and Maria return home from their honeymoon to a post-Anschluss Salzburg, von Trapp’s first move is to pull down the Nazi flag (“the flag with the black spider,” according to his daughter Gretl) that has been hung from his villa, ripping it apart. We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Oops, something didn't work. von Trapp wears another plain white cotton shirt that appears to have an icy cast in certain light, made all the more evident by the blue shade of his dark navy knitted tie. We have set your language to Georg & Agathe's Children, 1921 Front row: Baroness Johanna von Trapp, baby Baroness Martina von Trapp, Baroness Hedwig von Trapp, and Baron Werner von Trapp While still a young navy captain, … Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. There were also a few later recordings released on LPs, including some stereo sessions. Light gray loden wool Bavarian-inspired suit: He isn’t aware of any of those responsibilities, as he is just a character in a story, unaware of the plot devices he offers. The handsome Captain seemed pretty intimidating at first as he whistled commands at his family like the sea captain he is, but in the end, he proved a heart of gold with a vivacious love for music and a true sense of right and wrong, highlighted with his defiance of Nazi orders. I thought you might like to see a memorial for CPT Georg Ludwig Ritter von Trapp I found on Findagrave.com. Drag images here or select from your computer for CPT Georg Ludwig Ritter von Trapp memorial. ​Baron Captain Georg von Trapp served the 20th century Austro-Hungarian Navy for 24 years and was one of their most decorated commanders. But what he is aware of is the weight of his children on his shoulders. Georg Johannes Ritter von Trapp (4 April 1880 – 30 May 1947) was born in Zara, Kingdom of Dalmatia, then a Crown Land of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (present-day Zadar, Croatia). von Trapp keeps his jacket buttoned so we see little of the trousers aside from the straight-cut legs made from the same lighter gray loden cloth, finished with slightly flared plain-hemmed bottoms that break over his dark brown leather cap-toe derby-laced ankle boots, worn with plain black socks.. Background. Notably, during WWI, he became a submarine captain in … Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp in The Sound of Music (1965), Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp, widowed ex-Imperial Austro-Hungarian Navy officer, Film: The Sound of Music Les von Trapp étaient partis en Italie parce que Georg était né à Zadar (située à présent en Croatie) qui, à l'époque de sa naissance, faisait partie de l'empire austro-hongrois. Iconic and interesting men's fashions from movies and TV. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He’s no stranger to traditional Bavarian dress, including the dark gray-and-green janker he wears for his on-screen introduction and the forest green Tracht jacket for the climactic performance and trek across the mountains, but not all of his clothing is strictly rooted in Tracht. The von Trapp family received their hereditary title 'Ritter' (Knight) and 'von' from Captain Georg von Trapp's father, Captain August Ritter (Knight) von Trapp. Captain von Trapp had been born and brought up on the seashore, hearing stories of his father's days in the Navy, and it … Salzburg, Austria, Spring 1938. Additional equestrian elements include the single vent, the flapped set-in breast pocket, and flapped hacking pockets on the hips, slanted toward the back to allow a rider easier access while on horseback. Born Georg Trapp in Zara, Croatia (then a part of the Austria-Hungary Empire), in 1894, he followed his father’s Navy career by entering the naval academy in Fiume. Born 91 years ago in Toronto, the distinguished actor continues to be a familiar face on screen, most recently as the doomed mystery writer at the center of Knives Out (2019). Please try again later. I’m not typically a fan of musicals, but there’s no arguing with The Sound of Music‘s solid anti-Nazi stance. In fact, Maria had met the von Trapps more than a decade earlier when she arrived to tutor one of Georg’s daughters, also named Maria. Christopher Plummer, 78, Captain Georg von Trapp: Plummer currently appears in the thriller, "Syriana." Post was not sent - check your email addresses! von Trapp’s mini-checked sport suit is a significant departure from any traditional Bavarian styles as it looks like it could have been cut by any Western tailor with expertise in country clothing. Try again later. We’ve got to get out of Austria and this house… tonight. Like the gray loden suit, the single-breasted suit jacket has flapped pockets, notch lapels, and a three sporty shank buttons on the front, albeit the buttons appear to be gray woven leather rather than metal. GREAT NEWS! Charmian Carr, 63, Liesl von Trapp: Carr is … At the end of World War I, he was awarded a knighthood (adding the titles Ritter and von to his family name), and the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Maria Theresia. In 1942, they purchased the old Gale Farm in Stowe, Vermont, which in 1950 became the von Trapp Family Lodge, offering guests sweeping mountain views in an Austrian style main lodge. Unfortunately, the musical takes some liberties with the true story of the von Trapp Family. We’ve updated the security on the site. Between Captain Georg von Trapp & Agathe Gobertina Whitehead, parents to the first seven von Trapp children, set against the backdrop of the Adriatic Coast. The incorrigible Max unconsciously provides the von Trapps with their exit strategy after enlisting the children to sing at the annual Salzburg Festival. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The family flourished. Share this memorial using social media sites or email.