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Karl von Einem

German general (1853-1934) · Germany · On the map · Politicians · Died at 81

Karl Wilhelm Georg August von Einem genannt von Rothmaler was the commander of the German 3rd Army during the First World War and served as the Prussian Minister of War responsible for much of the German military buildup prior to the outbreak of the war.

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1934Died7 April 19341918In historySecond Battle of the MarneWith Ferdinand Foch 6 more1870Iron Cross, 2nd classAward1853Born1 January 1853

Awards

Iron Cross, 2nd class1870
Pour le Mérite
Order of the Black Eagle
Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold
Order of Franz Joseph

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1853 to 1934 · aged 81