Adolf Wild von Hohenborn
| Adolf Wild von Hohenborn | |
|---|---|
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| Prussian Minister of War | |
In office 21 January 1915 – 29 October 1916 | |
| Monarch | Wilhelm II |
| Prime Minister | Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg |
| Preceded by | Erich von Falkenhayn |
| Succeeded by | Hermann von Stein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 July 1860 Kassel, Electorate of Hesse |
| Died | 25 October 1925 |
| Profession | military officer |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite Order of the Red Eagle House Order of Hohenzollern Order of the Griffon (Mecklenburg) Order of the Crown (Württemberg) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  German Empire |
| Years of service | 1880–1922 1917–18 (Ottoman Army) |
| Rank | General of the Infantry (German Army) |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
Heinrich Adolf Wild von Hohenborn (8 July 1860 – 25 October 1925) was a German officier of the Prussian Army, Generalleutnant during the First World War. From 21 January 1915 to 29 October 1916 he also served as minister of war. He retired 3 November 1919 with the character as General der Infanterie.
Life
During his term as minister of war, he was critical of Hindenburg and particularly his 'Arbeitspflichtprogramm' (forced labour program). Wild von Hohenborn promulgated the Judenzählung on 11 October 1916 but did not remain in office long enough to implement it, since on 29 October he was dismissed from the high command by Wilhelm II at Hindenburg's request.
Awards
Iron Cross (1914), 2nd and 1st Class
Pour le Mérite- Order of Merit: 2 August 1915
- Oak Leaves: 11 October 1918
External links
Books on and by Adolf Wild von Hohenborn in the catalogue of the Deutschen Nationalbibliothek
Heinrich Adolf Wild von Hohenborn, The Prussian Machine
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Erich von Falkenhayn | Prussian Minister of War 1915–1916 | Succeeded by Hermann von Stein |
