Helmuth von Moltke the Younger
For the German military strategist of the 19th century, see Helmuth von Moltke the Elder. For the German resistance figure of the Nazi era, see Helmuth James Graf von Moltke. Helmuth von Moltke the Younger Chief of the German General Staff In office 1 January 1906 – 14 September 1914 Chancellor Bernhard von Bülow Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg Preceded by Alfred von Schlieffen Monarch Wilhelm II Succeeded by Erich von Falkenhayn Personal details Born ( 1848-05-25 ) 25 May 1848 Biendorf, Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in the German Confederation Died 18 June 1916 (1916-06-18) (aged 68) Berlin, Province of Brandenburg, Kingdom of Prussia in the German Empire Awards Pour le Mérite Order of the Red Eagle House Order of the Wendish Crown Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Military service Nickname(s) Moltke the Younger ( Moltke der Jüngere ) Allegiance North German Confederation Kingdom of Prussia German Empire Service/branch Prussian Army Imperial German Army Year...