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Hermann Wissmann

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German explorer and colonial administrator in Africa (1853-1905)

Historical FiguresLived 1853 to 1905 · aged 51
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Hermann Wilhelm Leopold Ludwig Wissmann, after 1890 Hermann von Wissmann, was a German military officer, colonial explorer and served as an administrator for King Leopold II of Belgium. He later served the Prussian empire and its African colonies.

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Major Hermann Wissmann, from an 1891 illustration by Rudolf HellgreweMajor Hermann Wissmann, from an 1891 illustration by Rudolf Hellgrewe

Awards 3

1888Patron’s Medal
1883Carl-Ritter-Medal
Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class

Connected to Hermann 6

Alfred HettnerAlso won Carl-Ritter-MedalAndrew Scott WaughAlso won Patron’s MedalSam EydeAlso won Order of the Red Eagle 3rd ClassÉgide Charles Gustave WappersAlso won Order of the Red Eagle 3rd ClassPaul-Émile VictorAlso won Patron’s MedalGustav Adolf von GötzenAlso won Carl-Ritter-Medal

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1853 to 1905 · aged 51
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20 languages

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