Karl von Plettenberg
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Karl Freiherr[lower-alpha 1] von Plettenberg (18 December 1852, in Neuhaus – 10 February 1938, in Bückeburg) was a Prussian officer, and later General of Infantry during World War I. He was Commandant-General of the Guards Corps, Adjutant General of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II and a recipient of Pour le Mérite.[1]
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Karl Freiherr von Plettenberg | |
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Born | 18 December 1852 Neuhaus, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 10 February 1938(1938-02-10) (aged 85) Bückeburg, Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1870–1917 |
Rank | General of Infantry |
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Battles/wars | Franco-Prussian War World War I |
Awards | Pour le Mérite |
Relations | Kurt von Plettenberg |
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