Karl von Einem | |
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| Born | 1 January 1853 Herzberg am Harz, Kingdom of Hanover, German Confederation |
| Died | 7 April 1934 (aged 81) Mülheim, Nazi Germany |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Prussia German Empire |
| Service | Prussian Army |
| Years of service | 1870–1919 |
| Rank | Generaloberst |
| Commands | VII Army Corps 3rd Army |
| Battles / wars | Franco-Prussian War World War I |
| Other work | Prussian Minister of War (1903–1909) |
Karl Wilhelm Georg August von Einem genannt von Rothmaler (1 January 1853 – 7 April 1934) was the commander of the German 3rd Army during the First World War and served as the Prussian Minister of War responsible for much of the German military buildup prior to the outbreak of the war.