Friedrich von Scholtz
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Boje Friedrich Nikolaus von Scholtz (born 24 March 1851 in Flensburg – died 30 April 1927 in Ballenstedt) was a German general, who served as commander of 20th Corps and the 8th Army of the German Empire on the Eastern Front in the First World War and later as commander of Army Group Scholtz on the Macedonian front.
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Born | (1851-03-24)24 March 1851 Flensburg, Duchy of Schleswig |
Died | 30 April 1927(1927-04-30) (aged 76) Ballenstedt, Germany |
Allegiance | Prussia German Empire |
Service/ | Prussian Army Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1870–1919 |
Rank | General of the Artillery |
Commands held | XX Corps 8th Army Armee-Abteilung Scholtz Heeresgruppe Scholtz |
Battles/wars | Franco-Prussian War World War I |
Awards | Pour le Mérite |
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