Georg von der Marwitz
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Georg Cornelius Adalbert von[1] der Marwitz (7 July 1856 – 27 October 1929) was a Prussian cavalry general, who commanded several Imperial German armies during the First World War on both the Eastern and Western fronts.
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Born | (1856-07-07)7 July 1856 Stolp, Province of Pomerania, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 27 October 1929(1929-10-27) (aged 73) Wundichow, Province of Pomerania, Free State of Prussia, Weimar Republic |
Allegiance | German Empire |
Service/ | Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1875–1918 |
Rank | Inspector-General of Cavalry General der Kavallerie |
Commands held | XXXVIII Reserve Corps VI Corps Second Army Fifth Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | see below |
Spouse(s) | Helene von Kameke |
Relations | Hans-Georg von der Marwitz (son) |
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