Eberhard Gudowius
Eberhard Gudowius | |
|---|---|
| German colonial resident of the Kingdom of Burundi (acting) | |
| In office January 1909 – April 1909 | |
| Monarchs | Wilhelm II, German Emperor Mutaga IV of Burundi |
| Preceded by | Heinrich Fonck |
| Succeeded by | Erich von Langenn-Steinkeller |
| German colonial resident of the Kingdom of Rwanda (acting) | |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| Monarchs | Wilhelm II, German Emperor Yuhi V Musinga |
| Preceded by | Richard Kandt |
| Succeeded by | Richard Kandt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 July 1878 Schöneiche, Wohlau, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | Unknown |
| Nickname | bwana lazima ("you must") |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Branch/service | Schutztruppe |
| Years of service | ?–1916 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | |
Eberhard Gudowius was a German military officer who served as acting colonial resident in Burundi (1909) and Rwanda (1911–1913), helping to suppress native uprisings. He later served as a commander in the World War I's East African campaign until being captured by British forces in 1916. After the conflict, he was active as an author.