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Eugen Ott (ambassador)
German Nazi military attaché to Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with General der Infanterie Eugen Ott.
Eugen Ott (8 April 1889 – 22 January 1977) was the German ambassador to Japan during the early years of World War II who was notably deceived and compromised by Soviet spy Richard Sorge.
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Eugen Ott | |
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![]() Eugen Ott as Oberstleutnant (circa 1933) | |
Born | (1889-04-08)8 April 1889 Rottenburg, Württemberg, German Empire |
Died | 23 January 1977(1977-01-23) (aged 87) Tutzing, Upper Bavaria, West Germany |
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Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1907–51 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
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Relations | Helma Bodewig (wife); 2 children |
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