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Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben

1883 – 1940

German General and Knight's Cross recipient

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About Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben

Lived 1883 – 1940 (aged 57). Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben was a military officer and military personnel.

__NOTOC__Infobox military person name=Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben birth_date=16 April 1883 death_date= birth_place=Hanover, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire death_place=Jullouville, France Ludwig Maximilian's father was (1813-1899), who had been a senior government official of the Grand Duchy of Hesse and had been elevated to the rank of Freiherr (baron) in 1893. He was commissioned a Leutnant in that regiment on 18 August 1902 and promoted to Oberleutnant on 18 August 1910.

After the outbreak of World War I, Biegeleben went into action with his regiment on the Western Front. He was promoted to Hauptmann on 8 October 1914, serving as a battery commander and from 1 February 1917 as battalion commander of the regiment's III. Abteilung.

After the Armistice of 11 November 1918, the return of his regiment to Germany, and its demobilization, Biegeleben spent a year as adjutant in the headquarters (Generalkommando) of the VI Reserve Corps (VI. Reserve-Korps) in the defense of Germany's post-war eastern frontier (Grenzschutz Ost). He remained with his division in the occupation of France and died in Jullouville of a heart attack on 11 October 1940.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
German Reich
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Also known as
Arnold von Biegeleben

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben?

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1883-1940)

When was Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben born?

Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben was born on 16 April 1883 in Hanover.

When did Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben die?

Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben died on 11 October 1940 in Jullouville.

What was Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben's occupation?

Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben was a military officer and military personnel.

What nationality was Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben?

Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben's recorded nationality: German Reich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben

· Wikidata: Q2342911

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