Jesko von Puttkamer
Jesko von Puttkamer | |
|---|---|
| 4th Gouverneur of Kamerun | |
| In office 13 August 1895 – 9 May 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Eugen von Zimmerer |
| Succeeded by | Theodor Seitz |
| 3rd Landeshauptleute of Togoland | |
| In office 4 June 1892 – 13 August 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Eugen von Zimmerer |
| Succeeded by | August Kohler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 July 1855 Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Died | 23 January 1917 (aged 61) Berlin, Prussia, German Empire |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Branch/service | Imperial German Army |
| Years of service | 1885–1908 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Adamawa Wars Bafut Wars |
Jesko Albert Eugen von Puttkamer (2 July 1855 – 23 January 1917) was a German diplomat, colonial administrator, and military officer who served as colonial governor of German Kamerun from 1895 to 1907.