Arnold Lequis
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Arnold Lequis (February 2, 1861 – February 16, 1949) was a German General of the Infantry who commanded the 12th Division during World War I as well as a commander of the Reichswehr during the German Revolution of 1918–19 against the Communists.
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Born | (1861-02-02)February 2, 1861 Dillenburg, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt |
Died | February 16, 1949(1949-02-16) (aged 88) Wiesbaden, Hesse, Allied-occupied Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic |
Branch | Imperial German Army Schutztruppe Reichsheer |
Years of service | 1880 – 1920 |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands held | 12th Division |
Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion Herero Wars World War I |
Alma mater | Polytechnische Hochschule |
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