Wilhelm Groener

Wilhelm Groener

November 22, 1867 – May 3, 1939

Wilhelm Groener (1867–1939) was a Württemberg-German general and politician who served as the final Chief of the Great General Staff in 1918, succeeding Erich Ludendorff. During the German Revolution of 1918–1919 he worked with Social Democratic president Friedrich Ebert to suppress left-wing uprisings. He later served as Reich Minister of Transport, Defence, and the Interior in the Weimar Republic.

Offices held

Oct 9, 1931 – May 30, 1932

Military service

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