Curt Karl Bruno von François (2 October 1852 – 28 December 1931) was a military and political figure in the early days of German colonialism in Africa. He is remembered as one of the pioneers of German Southwest Africa (present-day Namibia). In 1894 François was replaced by Theodor Leutwein as Landeshauptmann of German Southwest Africa, and during the following year he retired from military life. In retirement he wrote extensively about his experiences in Africa. He died in Zernsdorf, Germany on 28 December 1931.