Beck-Rzikowsky, Friedrich#
b. Freiburg (Germany), March 21, 1830, d. Vienna, Feb. 9, 1920, cartographer, general, 1881-1906 chief of staff. Was instrumental in introducing photogrammetry for mapping purposes, 1885 responsible for drawing up a new official map of Central Europe (1 : 200,000). Was commonly known as "Vizekaiser" ("deputy emperor").
Literature#
E. Glaise-Horstenau, Franz Josephs Weggefaehrte, 1930.