- Born on May 20, 1865 in Münster
- Deceased on November 10, 1918, at the age of 53 years
Parents
- Ferdinand von Galen (1831 - 1906), Graf von Galen
- Elisabeth von Spee (1842 - 1920), Gräfin von Spee
Family
- Married on September 4, 1894, with Paula von Wendt (1873 - 1959), Freiin von Wendt, issuing
Maria (1895 - 1974)