Hermann Wissmann
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This article is about German explorer of Africa. For his son, explorer of Arabia, see Hermann von Wissmann (geographer). For other uses, see Hermann von Wissmann.
Hermann Wilhelm Leopold Ludwig Wissmann, after 1890 Hermann von Wissmann (4 September 1853 – 15 June 1905), was a German explorer and administrator in Africa.
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Quick Facts 4th Reichskommissar of German East Africa, Preceded by ...
Hermann von Wissmann | |
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4th Reichskommissar of German East Africa | |
In office 25 April 1895 – 4 December 1896 | |
Preceded by | Friedrich von Schele |
Succeeded by | Eduard von Liebert |
Personal details | |
Born | 4 September 1853 Frankfurt an der Oder, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 15 June 1905 (1905-06-16) (aged 51) Weißenbach, Austria-Hungary |
Children | Hermann von Wissmann |
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Nickname | Deutschlands größter Afrikaner |
Military service | |
Allegiance | German Empire |
Branch/service | Prussian Army |
Years of service | 1870–1896 |
Rank | Major |
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