Max von Hausen
German general (1846-1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Max Clemens Lothar Freiherr von Hausen (December 17, 1846 – March 19, 1922) was a German army commander. He participated in the Austro-Prussian and Franco-German Wars and became Generaloberst of Saxon troops and War Minister in the Kingdom of Saxony. At the beginning of the First World War, he was the head of the Third Army which he led during the Battles of the Frontiers, Charleroi, and the Marne. He was relieved of his command because of illness in September 1914.
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| Born | 17 December 1846 Dresden, Kingdom of Saxony, German Confederation |
| Died | 18 March 1922 (aged 75) Dresden, Free State of Saxony, Weimar Republic |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Saxony North German Confederation German Empire |
| Service/ | Royal Saxon Army Imperial German Army |
| Years of service | 1864–1920 |
| Rank | Minister of War of Saxony Generaloberst |
| Battles/wars | Austro-Prussian War |
| Awards | Order of the Black Eagle Order of the Red Eagle Iron Cross |