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.
noun
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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)
Example Sentences
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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
The ECB and other parts of official sector "should be moving to championing the banks to help the economy rather than not," Chief Financial Officer James von Moltke said at a financial conference.
From Reuters • Nov. 9, 2022
You see, Moltke," said the king smiling, and with a gracious look at the president, "these diplomatists are all alike, even when they wear uniform!
From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar
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