Theodor Leutwein | |
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Governor of German South West Africa | |
In office 15 March 1894 – 19 August 1905 | |
Preceded by | Curt von Francois |
Succeeded by | Lothar von Trotha |
Personal details | |
Born | 19 May 1849 Waldbrunn, Grand Duchy of Baden |
Died | 13 April 1921 Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden, Germany |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Grand Duchy of Baden (1868–1871) German Empire (1871–1905) |
Branch/service | Baden Army Prussian Army Schutztruppe |
Years of service | 1868–1905 |
Rank | Colonel char. Generalmajor |
Commands | Imperial Schutztruppe for German South West Africa |
Battles/wars | Franco-Prussian War Khaua-Mbandjeru rebellion Herero Wars |
Theodor Gotthilf Leutwein (9 May 1849 – 13 April 1921) was a German military officer and colonial administrator who served as Landeshauptmann and governor of German Southwest Africa from 1894 to 1905.