Ludwig von Reuter

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Vizeadmiral Ludwig von Reuter (9 February, 1869 – 18 December, 1943) was an officer in the Imperial German Navy.

Life & Career

He was appointed command of the battlecruiser Derfflinger from 1 September, 1914 - 9 February, 1915.[1]

As a Commodore at the Battle of Jutland, he was in command of the five light cruisers of the Second Scouting Group, operating in support of the First Scouting Group's battlecruisers.

He was promoted to the rank of Vizeadmiral on 29 October, 1919.[2]

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by
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Captain of S.M.S. Derfflinger
1 Sep, 1914[3] – 9 Feb, 1915[4]
Succeeded by
Paul Heinrich
Preceded by
Franz von Hipper
Commander-in-Chief, High Sea Fleet
Nov, 1918
Succeeded by
Fleet Scuttled

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