Adolf von Batocki-Friebe | |
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Governor of East Prussia | |
In office 1914–1916 | |
In office 1918–1919 | |
Prussian House of Lords | |
In office 1910–1918 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Gut Bledau, Cranz, East Prussia | 31 July 1868
Died | 22 May 1944 Gut Wosegau | (aged 75)
Spouse | Paula Gräfin von Kalnein |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Max Johann Otto Adolf Tortilowicz von Batocki-Friebe, usually known as Adolf von Batocki-Friebe (31 July 1868 – 22 May 1944), was a German noble, lawyer and politician, [1] and belonged to a noble Lithuanian family.[ citation needed]
Batocki-Friebe was born at Gut Bledau, Cranz near Königsberg, East Prussia.
He served as Governor of East Prussia (1 October, 1914–1916 and 1918–1919), member of the Prussian House of Lords (1910–1918). He was also President of the Reichsernährungsamt (Imperial Nutrition Office) (1916–1917). [2]
The onset of the war led to an initial wave of refugees fleeing those areas that the Imperial German Army felt could not be effectively defended. This led to a humanitarian crisis which the authorities hoped to mitigate by setting up the War Aid Commission (Kriegshilfskommission). At their first plenary held on 12 October 1914, Batocki outlined his approach:
He was a Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John.
Adolf von Batocki-Friebe | |
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Governor of East Prussia | |
In office 1914–1916 | |
In office 1918–1919 | |
Prussian House of Lords | |
In office 1910–1918 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Gut Bledau, Cranz, East Prussia | 31 July 1868
Died | 22 May 1944 Gut Wosegau | (aged 75)
Spouse | Paula Gräfin von Kalnein |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Max Johann Otto Adolf Tortilowicz von Batocki-Friebe, usually known as Adolf von Batocki-Friebe (31 July 1868 – 22 May 1944), was a German noble, lawyer and politician, [1] and belonged to a noble Lithuanian family.[ citation needed]
Batocki-Friebe was born at Gut Bledau, Cranz near Königsberg, East Prussia.
He served as Governor of East Prussia (1 October, 1914–1916 and 1918–1919), member of the Prussian House of Lords (1910–1918). He was also President of the Reichsernährungsamt (Imperial Nutrition Office) (1916–1917). [2]
The onset of the war led to an initial wave of refugees fleeing those areas that the Imperial German Army felt could not be effectively defended. This led to a humanitarian crisis which the authorities hoped to mitigate by setting up the War Aid Commission (Kriegshilfskommission). At their first plenary held on 12 October 1914, Batocki outlined his approach:
He was a Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John.