Albrecht von Stosch
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Albrecht von Stosch (20 April 1818 – 29 February 1896) was a German General of the Infantry and admiral who served as first chief of the newly created Imperial German Navy from 1872 to 1883.[1]
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Albrecht von Stosch | |
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Born | (1818-04-20)20 April 1818 Koblenz, Germany |
Died | 29 February 1896(1896-02-29) (aged 77) Oestrich, Germany |
Allegiance | Prussia German Confederation North German Confederation German Empire |
Service/ | Prussian Army Imperial German Navy |
Years of service | 1829–1889 |
Rank | General of Infantry Admiral |
Commands held | German Imperial Admiralty |
Battles/wars | Austro-Prussian War Franco-Prussian War |
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