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August Thyssen

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Personal Details

Given Name
August
Surname
Thyssen

The Name August

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Venerable, majestic, or worthy of respect.
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The Thyssen Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
Derived from the personal name Thies or Thys, a diminutive of Matthias.
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