Reinhard Scheer
Carl Friedrich Heinrich Reinhard Scheer was an Admiral in the Imperial German Navy. Scheer joined the navy in 1879 as an officer cadet and progressed through the ranks, commanding cruisers and battleships, as well as senior staff positions on land. At the outbreak of World War I, Scheer was the commander of the II Battle Squadron of the High Seas Fleet. He then took command of the III Battle Squadron, which consisted of the newest and most powerful battleships in the navy. In January 1916, he was promoted to Admiral and given control of the High Seas Fleet. Scheer led the German fleet at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May – 1 June 1916, one of the largest naval battles in history.
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Full Name
Carl Friedrich Heinrich Reinhard Scheer
Date of Birth
September 30th, 1863
Age
162
Birth Place
Germany, Lower Saxony
Date of Death
November 26th, 1928
Died Aged
65
Star Sign
Libra
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