Richard Roethe

For the Lutheran theologian, see Richard Rothe.

Colonel Richard Roethe (1865–1944) was a German Army officer and an influential figure in German military aviation during World War I. In 1914 he succeeded Colonel Walter von Eberhardt as the Inspector of Flying Troops, remaining in post until 1916.

Military offices
Preceded by
Walter von Eberhardt
Inspector of Flying Troops
1914-1916
Succeeded by
Wilhelm Siegert
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