Paul Behncke
German admiral (1869–1937) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Behncke (13 August 1869 – 4 January 1937) was born in Lübeck and died in Berlin. He was a German admiral during the First World War, most notable for his command of the III Battle Squadron of the German High Seas Fleet during the Battle of Jutland.[citation needed]
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Paul Behncke | |
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Born | (1869-08-13)13 August 1869 Lübeck |
Died | 4 January 1937(1937-01-04) (aged 67) Berlin |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic |
Service/ | Imperial German Navy Reichsmarine |
Years of service | 1883–1924 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | III Battle Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Pour le Mérite |
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