Albrecht von Stosch | |
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![]() Albrecht von Stosch, imperial German general and admiral | |
Born | Koblenz, Germany | 20 April 1818
Died | 29 February 1896 Oestrich, Germany | (aged 77)
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Years of service | 1829–1889 |
Rank | General of Infantry Admiral |
Commands | German Imperial Admiralty |
Battles / wars | Austro-Prussian War Franco-Prussian War |
Albrecht von Stosch (20 April 1818 – 29 February 1896) was a German General of the Infantry and admiral who served as first chief of the newly created Imperial German Navy from 1872 to 1883.[1]