Theodor Leutwein
Colonial administrator of German Southwest Africa (1849–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Theodor Gotthilf Leutwein (9 May 1849 – 13 April 1921) was a German military officer and colonial administrator who served as Landeshauptmann and governor of German Southwest Africa from 1894 to 1905.
Quick Facts Governor of German South West Africa, Preceded by ...
Theodor Leutwein | |
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Governor of German South West Africa | |
In office 15 March 1894 – 19 August 1905 | |
Preceded by | Curt von Francois |
Succeeded by | Lothar von Trotha |
Personal details | |
Born | 19 May 1849 Waldbrunn, Grand Duchy of Baden |
Died | 13 April 1921 Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden, Germany |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Grand Duchy of Baden (1868–1871) German Empire (1871–1905) |
Branch/service | Baden Army Prussian Army Schutztruppe |
Years of service | 1868–1905 |
Rank | Colonel char. Generalmajor |
Commands | Imperial Schutztruppe for German South West Africa |
Battles/wars | Franco-Prussian War Khaua-Mbandjeru rebellion Herero Wars |
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