Werner Dankwort

Colonel and diplomat in Russia and Germany

Werner Dankwort - Colonel and diplomat in Russia and Germany
Born

1895
130 years ago

Died

December 19th, 1986
38 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia and Germany

Links & References

Served as a colonel in the German military and later worked as a diplomat. Engaged in activities that bridged the Russian and German governments during his career. Contributed to military and diplomatic relations between the two nations. Involved in various negotiations that aimed to strengthen ties during a period of significant geopolitical change.

Served as a colonel in the German military

Worked as a diplomat for German-Russian relations

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