Walter von Loë
Prussian general (1828–1908) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Walter von Loë?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Friedrich Karl Walter Degenhard Freiherr[lower-alpha 1] von Loë (9 September 1828 – 6 July 1908) was a Prussian soldier and aristocrat. Loë had the distinction of being one of the few Roman Catholics to reach the rank of Generalfeldmarschall (field marshal) in the Prussian and imperial German armies.
Quick Facts Freiherr, Born ...
Walter von Loë | |
---|---|
Born | (1828-09-09)9 September 1828 Hennef, Rhine Province, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 6 July 1908(1908-07-06) (aged 79) Bonn, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Prussia German Empire |
Service/ | Prussian Army Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1845–1897 |
Rank | Generalfeldmarshall |
Battles/wars | First Schleswig War Austro-Prussian War Franco-Prussian War |
Awards | Order of the Black Eagle Iron Cross |
Close