Moltke

American  

[mawlt-kuh] / ˈmɔlt kə /

noun

1. Helmuth Karl 1800–91, Prussian field marshal: chief of staff 1858–88.

2. his nephew Helmuth Johannes Count von, 1848–1916, German general: chief of staff 1906–14.

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Moltke British  

/ ˈmɔltkə /

noun

1. Count Helmuth Johannes Ludwig von (ˈhɛlmuːt joˈhanəs ˈluːtvɪç fɔn). 1848–1916, German general; chief of the German general staff (1906–14)

2. 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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Example Sentences

"The number 40 was one of the best-selling pizzas," Mr Moltke said.

From BBC

The executives behind the publisher, Authors Equity, have run some of the largest publishing companies in the United States: Madeline McIntosh, the former chief executive of Penguin Random House; Don Weisberg, the former chief executive of Macmillan; and Nina von Moltke, the former president of strategic development at Penguin Random House.

From New York Times

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

James von Moltke, chief financial officer, told journalists there was "upside" to the 8 billion, but "how much remains to be seen".

From Reuters

James von Moltke, finance chief, said that the bank forecast a "significant rebound" in the business in 2024.

From Reuters