Adolf Wild von Hohenborn

Adolf Wild von Hohenborn
Prussian Minister of War
In office
21 January 1915 – 29 October 1916
Monarch Wilhelm II
Prime Minister Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
Preceded by Erich von Falkenhayn
Succeeded by Hermann von Stein
Personal details
Born 8 July 1860
Kassel, Electorate of Hesse
Died 25 October 1925
Profession military officer
Awards Pour le Mérite
Order of the Red Eagle
House Order of Hohenzollern
Order of the Griffon (Mecklenburg)
Order of the Crown (Württemberg)
Military service
Allegiance  German Empire
Years of service 1880–1922
1917–18 (Ottoman Army)
Rank General of the Infantry (German Army)
Battles/wars First World War


Heinrich Adolf Wild von Hohenborn (8 July 1860 – 25 October 1925) was a German officier of the Prussian Army, Generalleutnant during the First World War. From 21 January 1915 to 29 October 1916 he also served as minister of war. He retired 3 November 1919 with the character as General der Infanterie.

Life

During his term as minister of war, he was critical of Hindenburg and particularly his 'Arbeitspflichtprogramm' (forced labour program). Wild von Hohenborn promulgated the Judenzählung on 11 October 1916 but did not remain in office long enough to implement it, since on 29 October he was dismissed from the high command by Wilhelm II at Hindenburg's request.

Awards

Political offices
Preceded by
Erich von Falkenhayn		 Prussian Minister of War
1915–1916		 Succeeded by
Hermann von Stein
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