Friedrich von Schele

Friedrich Rabod Freiherr von Schele (15 September 1847 – 20 July 1904) was a German military officer and colonial administrator who served as governor of German East Africa from 1893 to 1895.

Friedrich von Schele
3rd Reichskommissar of German East Africa
In office
15 September 1893  25 April 1895
DeputyLothar von Trotha
Preceded byJulius von Soden
Succeeded byHermann Wissmann
Personal details
Born15 September 1847
Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia
Died20 July 1904
Berlin, Prussia, German Empire
AwardsPour le Merite
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Prussia (18631871)
German Empire (18711904)
Branch/service Prussian Army
Years of service18631904
RankGeneralleutnant
Battles/warsAustro-Prussian War
Franco-Prussian War
Wahehe rebellion
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