Franz Ritter von Hipper
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Admiral Franz Ritter von Hipper (13 September, 1863 – 25 May, 1932) was an officer of the Kaiserliche Marine in the First World War, and commanded the scouting group during the Battle of Jutland.
Early Life & Career
Hipper was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 11 August, 1918.[1]
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of S.M.S. Gneisenau 6 Mar, 1908[2] – 30 Sep, 1908[3] |
Succeeded by Konrad Trummler |
| Preceded by Reinhard Scheer |
Commander-in-Chief, High Sea Fleet Aug, 1918 – Nov, 1918 |
Succeeded by Ludwig von Reuter |
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