Emil von Zelewski

Emil von Zelewski
Born(1854-03-13)13 March 1854
Bendargau, Pomerania, Prussia
Died17 August 1891(1891-08-17) (aged 37)
Lugalo, German East Africa
Allegiance German Empire
Branch Imperial German Army
Service years1881–1891
RankHauptmann
Unit99th (2nd Upper Rhenish) Infantry Regiment
Schutztruppe for German East Africa
ConflictsAbushiri Revolt
Hehe Revolt

Emil von Zelewski (13 March 1854 – 17 August 1891) was a German military officer who served as commander of the Schutztruppe in German East Africa. He led German forces against an uprising by the Hehe people, and was killed at the Battle of Lugalo.

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