Gustav Scanzoni von Lichtenfels
German general (1855–1924) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this German name, the surname is Scanzoni von Lichtenfels, not Lichtenfels.
Gustav Leofried Ignaz Scanzoni von Lichtenfels (1855-1924) was a German General of the Artillery of World War I. He is known for conducting the Attack at Fromelles but was relieved before the war concluded.
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Gustav Scanzoni von Lichtenfels | |
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Born | (1855-03-13)March 13, 1855 Würzburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria |
Died | March 12, 1924(1924-03-12) (aged 68) Munich, Bavaria, Germany |
Allegiance | Germany |
Branch | Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1875–1911 1914–1917 |
Rank | General of the Artillery |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Spouse(s) |
Emilie Lederer (m. 1882) |
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