Jesko von Puttkamer
German military chief and governor of Kamerun / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the German rocket engineer, see Jesco von Puttkamer.
Jesko Albert Eugen von Puttkamer (2 July 1855 – 23 January 1917) was a German diplomat, colonial administrator, and military officer who served as colonial governor of German Kamerun from 1895 to 1907.
Quick Facts 4th Gouverneur of Kamerun, Preceded by ...
Jesko von Puttkamer | |
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4th Gouverneur of Kamerun | |
In office 13 August 1895 – 9 May 1907 | |
Preceded by | Eugen von Zimmerer |
Succeeded by | Theodor Seitz |
3rd Landeshauptleute of Togoland | |
In office 4 June 1892 – 13 August 1895 | |
Preceded by | Eugen von Zimmerer |
Succeeded by | August Kohler |
Personal details | |
Born | 2 July 1855 Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 23 January 1917 (aged 61) Berlin, Prussia, German Empire |
Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
Military service | |
Allegiance | German Empire |
Branch/service | Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1885–1908 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | Adamawa Wars Bafut Wars |
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