Otto von Marchtaler
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Otto Erhard von Marchtaler (1854-1920) was a German general who served in the Army of Württemberg and participated in the Franco-Prussian War and World War I. He was the Minister of War of the Kingdom of Württemberg from 1906 to 1918.
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Otto von Marchtaler | |
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Minister of War of Württemberg | |
In office 11 June 1906 – 6 November 1918 | |
Monarch | William II of Württemberg |
President | Wilhelm August von Breitling Karl von Weizsäcker |
Preceded by | Albert von Schnürlen [de] |
Succeeded by | Albert Schreiner |
Personal details | |
Born | Otto Erhard von Marchtaler (1854-09-06)6 September 1854 Wiblingen, Kingdom of Württemberg |
Died | 11 January 1920(1920-01-11) (aged 65) Stuttgart, Württemberg, Weimar Republic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Württemberg North German Confederation German Empire |
Branch/service | Royal Württemberg Army Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1870–1918 |
Rank | Generaloberst |
Battles/wars | Franco-Prussian War World War I |
Awards | Military Merit Order (Grand Cross) Iron Cross |
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