Alfred Meyer-Waldeck
Alfred Meyer-Waldeck (27 November 1864 – 25 August 1928), born Alfred Meyer, was a vice admiral in the Imperial German Navy. He was the final governor of the Kiautschou Bay Leased Territory from 1911 to 1914 and was most notable as the German naval commander in the Siege of Tsingtao during World War I.
Alfred Meyer-Waldeck | |
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Alfred Meyer-Waldeck in 1911. | |
| Birth name | Alfred Meyer |
| Born | November 27, 1864 Saint Petersberg, Russian Empire |
| Died | August 25, 1928 (aged 63) Bad Kissingen, Weimar Republic |
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| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Service/ | Imperial German Navy |
| Years of service | 1884–1920 |
| Rank | Vizeadmiral |
| Commands held | SMS D1 |
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| Other work | Governor, Kiautschou Bay Leased Territory, 1911–1914 |
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