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Eduard von Capelle

German admiral (1855-1931) · Germany · On the map · Politicians · Died at 75

Eduard von Capelle was a German Imperial Navy officer from Celle. He joined the Imperial German Navy in 1872, serving in various roles, including as an executive officer of the battleship SMS Weissenburg and chief of the administrative department in the Reichsmarineamt.

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Pour le Mérite
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold
Commander 2nd Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous

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Working closely with Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, he was primarily responsible for drafting the Flottengesetze, and was promoted to admiral in 1913. He was supportive of Germany's entry into war during July Crisis of 1914.

Country
Germany
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1855 to 1931 · aged 75