Manfred von Richthofen (general)
Manfred von Richthofen | |
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Coat of arms of the Richthofen family | |
| Born | 24 May 1855 Gut Barzdorf, Silesia (now Bartoszówek, Poland) |
| Died | 28 November 1939 (aged 84) Bersdorf, Silesia (near Targoszyn, Poland) |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Branch | Army |
| Years of service | 1874–1918 |
| Rank | General der Kavallerie |
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| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John |
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Karl Ernst Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen (24 May 1855 – 28 November 1939) was a German General der Kavallerie (General of the Cavalry) during World War I and recipient of the order Pour le Mérite, known informally as the Blue Max. Richthofen was a great uncle of his more famous namesake Manfred von Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, who was his godson and named after him.