Moltke
Americannoun
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Helmuth Karl 1800–91, Prussian field marshal: chief of staff 1858–88.
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his nephew Helmuth Johannes Count von, 1848–1916, German general: chief of staff 1906–14.
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Count Helmuth Johannes Ludwig von (ˈhɛlmuːt joˈhanəs ˈluːtvɪç fɔn). 1848–1916, German general; chief of the German general staff (1906–14)
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his uncle Count Helmuth Karl Bernhard von (ˈhɛlmuːt karl ˈbɛrnhart fɔn). 1800–91, German field marshal; chief of the Prussian general staff (1858–88)
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James von Moltke, who stepped down as CFO in March but remained president, is leaving this month after overseeing a transformation of the German bank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Moltke said she recalled a large group of protesters gathered near the Marines stationed at the northern end of the detention center, just before police and ICE swept through and forced her to the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
"The number 40 was one of the best-selling pizzas," Mr Moltke said.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2024
On Tuesday, Deutsche Bank AG’s Chief Financial Officer James von Moltke said a “difficult market” will be reflected in staffers’ bonuses.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2024
“Strategy,” said Moltke, “is a system of expedients.”
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various
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