Adolph von Asch (left)
Adolph Freiherr[1] von Asch zu Asch auf Oberndorff (October 30, 1839 – February 18, 1906) was a Bavarian Lieutenant General[2] and War Minister from June 5, 1893 to April 4, 1905. He was born and died in Munich.
Biography[]
Asch joined the Cadet Corps of the Bavarian army. In 1859 he was advanced to the rank of an Unterleutnant and took part in the Austro-Prussian War. In 1870 he became Second Adjutant of General Ludwig von der Tann and participated in the Franco-Prussian War. In 1879 he was transferred to the Bavarian War Ministry. After his time as War Minister after 1893, he was retired in 1905.[3]
Awards[]
- Knight cross of the Order of Saint Hubertus
References and notes[]
- ↑ Regarding personal names: Freiherr is a former title (translated as Baron), which is now legally a part of the last name. The female forms are Freifrau and Freiin.
- ↑ Bavaria - Ministers of War[dead link]
- ↑ http://www.hdbg.de/parlament/content/persDetail.php?id=2938
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