Edgar Otto
Norwegian admiral
About Edgar Otto
Lived 1872 – 1952 (aged 79–80). Edgar Otto was a Norwegian.
Edgar Otto (1873–1952) was a Norwegian admiral.
He was born in Horten. He was a naval officer from 1894, and reached the ranks of Premier Lieutenant in 1897, Captain in 1901, Captain Commander in 1915, Commander in 1929 and Rear Admiral in 1934. In the Admiral Staff he was a member from 1911 to 1915, chief of staff from 1919 to 1925 and 1930 to 1933, and Chief from 1933 to 1934. From 1934 to 1938 he served as the Commanding Admiral in Norway.
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Who was Edgar Otto?
Norwegian admiral
When was Edgar Otto born?
Edgar Otto was born in 1872 in Horten Municipality.
When did Edgar Otto die?
Edgar Otto died in 1952.
What nationality was Edgar Otto?
Edgar Otto was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edgar Otto. https://biography.guide/edgar-otto/
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