About Ludwig Lauter
Lived 1855 – 1929 (aged 73). Ludwig Lauter was a German military leader.
Ludwig Wilhelm Karl von Lauter was a Prussian General der Artillerie who was involved in World War I.
Life
Lauter was born on 23 April 1855 in the Grand Duchy of Hesse. He joined the military in 1872 as a second lieutenant. He was made a premier-lieutenant in 1881, hauptmann in 1886, and major in 1891. By 1904 he was a Generalmajor and in 1911 was promoted to General der Artillerie and appointed as Inspector General of Foot Artillery. In 1913, Lauter was ennobled. During World War I he continued to serve on this post, attached to the Great Headquarters, until 15 October 1917, retiring on the next day. He died at Heidelberg on 8 April 1929.
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Who was Ludwig Lauter?
German general
When was Ludwig Lauter born?
Ludwig Lauter was born on 23 April 1855 in Georgenborn.
When did Ludwig Lauter die?
Ludwig Lauter died on 8 April 1929 in Heidelberg.
What was Ludwig Lauter's occupation?
Ludwig Lauter was a military leader.
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Ludwig Lauter was German.
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