Constantin von Hanneken
Constantin von Hanneken
I am looking for some information on Constantin Alexander Stephen von Hanneken 1854-1925
My focus is his service in China in the 1880s, especially any information on his involvement with the fortification of Port Arthur (Lüshunkou).
Specific questions:
1. Was he an engineer? My sources are mixed on this.
2. What rank/ranks and dates while in China. I have read captain, major, lieutenant colonel, colonel, and general. Possibly a mix of German rank and rank while in Chinese service.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Would like cites for information if possible.
Thanks! Jeff
My focus is his service in China in the 1880s, especially any information on his involvement with the fortification of Port Arthur (Lüshunkou).
Specific questions:
1. Was he an engineer? My sources are mixed on this.
2. What rank/ranks and dates while in China. I have read captain, major, lieutenant colonel, colonel, and general. Possibly a mix of German rank and rank while in Chinese service.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Would like cites for information if possible.
Thanks! Jeff
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Re: Constantin von Hanneken
Jeff,
he left Prussian service on 29 October 1877 as a Sekonde-Lieutenant in Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 27 under less than auspicious circumstances (Entlassung mit schlichtem Abschied). Basically he was cashiered. He held the Chinese rank of General.
Regards
Glenn
he left Prussian service on 29 October 1877 as a Sekonde-Lieutenant in Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 27 under less than auspicious circumstances (Entlassung mit schlichtem Abschied). Basically he was cashiered. He held the Chinese rank of General.
Regards
Glenn
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Glenn
Thank you for the information. I had read that Hanneken might have been cashier, but the source stated it wasn't likely true. Interesting to see that is is correct.
Doesn't appear he was trained as an engineer. Another piece for the puzzle than needs to be worked out.
Again thanks!
Jeff
Thank you for the information. I had read that Hanneken might have been cashier, but the source stated it wasn't likely true. Interesting to see that is is correct.
Doesn't appear he was trained as an engineer. Another piece for the puzzle than needs to be worked out.
Again thanks!
Jeff
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Re: Constantin von Hanneken
If you still working on this subject please see here:
http://www.uni-hamburg.de/oag/noag/noag ... ez_07.html
http://www.uni-hamburg.de/oag/noag/noag ... ez_07.html
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Thanks! Some excellent info!
Pista! Jeff
Thanks! Some excellent info!
Pista! Jeff
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Re: Constantin von Hanneken
Hi Jeff,
let's check these books availiable in google books:
Baur, Georg: China um 1900. Aufzeichnungen eines Krupp-Direktors.
Chunxiao, Jing: Mit Barbaren gegen Barbaren. Die chinesische Selbststärkungsbewegung und das deutsche Rüstungsgeschäft im späten 19. Jahrhundert.
Hanneken, Constantin von: Briefe aus China 1879 – 1886. Als deutscher Offizier im Reich der Mitte.
let's check these books availiable in google books:
Baur, Georg: China um 1900. Aufzeichnungen eines Krupp-Direktors.
Chunxiao, Jing: Mit Barbaren gegen Barbaren. Die chinesische Selbststärkungsbewegung und das deutsche Rüstungsgeschäft im späten 19. Jahrhundert.
Hanneken, Constantin von: Briefe aus China 1879 – 1886. Als deutscher Offizier im Reich der Mitte.
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Re: Constantin von Hanneken
New biography is almost ready:
http://www.roehrig-verlag.de/products/L ... -1925.html
http://www.roehrig-verlag.de/products/L ... -1925.html
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fortravel
I have been off the net for a little while. Thank you the additional info. The book looks very good.
Again thank you!
Pista! Jeff
I have been off the net for a little while. Thank you the additional info. The book looks very good.
Again thank you!
Pista! Jeff
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Re: Constantin von Hanneken
Welcome jwsleser!
I am looking for any plans/sketches/drawings of Hanneken's forts/batteries in China.
I am looking for any plans/sketches/drawings of Hanneken's forts/batteries in China.