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Paul Behncke | |
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| Born | 13 August 1869 Lübeck |
| Died | 4 January 1937 (aged 67) Berlin |
| Allegiance |  German Empire Weimar Republic |
| Service |  Imperial German Navy Reichsmarine |
| Years of service | 1883–1924 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | III Battle Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite |
Paul Behncke (13 August 1869 – 4 January 1937) was born in Lübeck and died in Berlin. He was a German admiral during the First World War, most notable for his command of the III Battle Squadron of the German High Seas Fleet during the Battle of Jutland.[citation needed]