Hans Georg von Doering

Hans-Georg Wilhelm von Doering (7 April 1866 – 19 November 1921) was a German officer and the last colonial governor of German Togoland before surrendering the position during the Togoland campaign of the African theatre of World War I.

Hans Georg von Doering
Colonial Governor of Togoland (Acting)
In office
August 1914  August 31, 1914
MonarchWilhelm II
Prime MinisterTheobald von Bethmann Hollweg
Preceded byDuke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Personal details
Born(1866-04-07)April 7, 1866
Königsberg, East Prussia, Prussia
DiedNovember 19, 1921(1921-11-19) (aged 55)
Bochum, Rhine Province, Prussia, Germany
NicknameDragon
Military service
Allegiance German Empire
Branch Imperial German Army
Schutztruppe
Years of service1886–1911, 1914
RankMajor
Battles/warsWorld War I
  • Togoland campaign 
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