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Wilhelm Souchon
German admiral (1864–1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilhelm Anton Souchon (German pronunciation: [suˈʃɔŋ]; 2 June 1864 – 13 January 1946) was a German admiral in World War I. Souchon commanded the Kaiserliche Marine's Mediterranean squadron in the early days of the war. His initiatives played a major part in the entry of the Ottoman Empire into World War I.
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Not to be confused with Wilhelm Ferdinand Souchon.
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Born | 2 June 1864 Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony |
Died | 13 January 1946(1946-01-13) (aged 81) Bremen, Allied-occupied Germany |
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Years of service | 1881–1919 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Mittelmeerdivision |
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Awards | Pour le Mérite |
Relations | Hermann Souchon |
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