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Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf is commonly referred to by his given name Conrad

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf is commonly referred to by his given name Conrad?

Yes. Historical literature and biographical sources consistently refer to Austro-Hungarian Chief of the General Staff Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf by his last name, Conrad.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The claim states that Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf is commonly referred to by his given name Conrad (though chronologically and contextually in European historiography, 'Conrad' is actually his surname/family name used as a mononym shorthand, but the papers universally refer to him as 'Conrad'). The retrieved historical papers (e.g., papers 1, 2, 3, and 5) consistently shorten his full name to 'Conrad'. Since the claim is specific, empirical, and directly supported by the academic literature, it is judged as SUPPORTED.

Evidence for · 4
Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf
2000
The biography explicitly establishes the historical subject as Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf and frequently uses the shortened name Conrad.
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Sondhaus, L. (2000). Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004475786

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Austria-Hungary and the coming of the First World War
2010
This historical study refers to the Chief of the Habsburg General Staff simply as General Conrad von Hötzendorf.
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Williamson, S. R. (2010). Austria-Hungary and the coming of the First World War. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511778551.006

Morale and patriotism in the Austro-Hungarian army, 1914–1918
1997
The article references Field Marshal Conrad von Hötzendorf and subsequently uses the surname Conrad.
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Cornwall, M. (1997). Morale and patriotism in the Austro-Hungarian army, 1914–1918. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511562891.012

World War I and Internal Repression: The Case of Major General Nikolaus Cena
2013
The historical text discusses Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf and refers to him as Conrad throughout.
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Marin, I. (2013). World War I and Internal Repression: The Case of Major General Nikolaus Cena. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1017/s006723781300012x

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