Eugen Ott (ambassador)

Eugen Ott (8 April 1889 – 22 January 1977) was the German ambassador to Japan during the early years of World War II who was notably deceived and compromised by Soviet spy Richard Sorge.

Eugen Ott
Eugen Ott as Oberstleutnant (circa 1933)
Born(1889-04-08)8 April 1889
Rottenburg, Württemberg, German Empire
Died23 January 1977(1977-01-23) (aged 87)
Tutzing, Upper Bavaria, West Germany
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1907–51
RankGeneralmajor
Battles/wars
  • World War I
  • World War II
RelationsHelma Bodewig (wife); 2 children
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