Hermann von Stein (1854–1927)

Hermann Christlieb Matthäus Stein, from 1913 von Stein (13 September 1854, in Wedderstedt – 26 May 1927, in Kloster Lehnin) was a Prussian officer, General of the Artillery and Minister of War during World War I. He was a recipient of Pour le Mérite.

Hermann von Stein
Hermann von Stein during WWI
Born13 September 1854
Wedderstedt, Kingdom of Prussia
Died26 May 1927(1927-05-26) (aged 72)
Kloster Lehnin, Germany
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Service/branchHeer
Years of service1873–1918
RankGeneral of the Artillery
Commands held
  • 33rd (1st Lotharingian) Field Artillery
  • 41st Division
  • XIV Reserve Corps
  • Prussian Ministry of War
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsPour le Mérite
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