Ferdinand von Bredow
German general (1884–1934) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ferdinand von Bredow (16 May 1884 – 30 June 1934) was a German Generalmajor and head of the Abwehr (the military intelligence service) in the Reich Defence Ministry and deputy defence minister in Kurt von Schleicher's short-lived cabinet. He was killed during the Night of the Long Knives, for alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow Hitler.
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Quick Facts 3rd Chief of the Abwehr, Preceded by ...
Ferdinand von Bredow | |
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3rd Chief of the Abwehr | |
In office 1929–1932 | |
Preceded by | Günther Schwantes |
Succeeded by | Conrad Patzig [de] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1884-05-16)16 May 1884 Neuruppin, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
Died | 30 June 1934(1934-06-30) (aged 50) Berlin, Nazi Germany |
Military service | |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic |
Branch/service | Imperial German Army Reichsheer |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands | Abwehr |
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