Rüdiger von der Goltz
German general and military leader
Born
December 8th, 1865
159 years ago
Died
November 4th, 1946
78 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Born in 1865, served as a general in the Imperial German Army. Played a significant role during World War I, particularly on the Eastern Front. Initially commanded the German forces in the Baltic region and later became the military governor of Latvia. Advocated for the German national interests in the region and attempted to establish a puppet state. After the war, involved in various nationalist movements and sought to influence the political landscape in post-war Germany.
Commanded German forces in the Baltic during World War I
Served as military governor of Latvia
Contributed to post-war nationalist movements
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