Meno Burg
Meno Burg | |
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Major Meno Burg | |
| Nickname(s) | Judenmajor |
| Born | September 19, 1789 Berlin |
| Died | August 26, 1853 (aged 63) Berlin |
| Allegiance | Prussia |
| Service | Army |
| Years of service | 1813-1847 |
| Rank | "Character of a Major" |
| Unit | United Artillery and Engineer School |
| Awards | Order of the Red Eagle IV. Class |
| Other work | Publications on the art of drawing; autobiography |
Meno Burg (9 October 1789 – 26 August 1853), also referred to as Judenmajor (Jew major), was a Prussian field officer. Burg reached the highest rank ever attained by a Jew in the Prussian Army of the 19th century. However, his military career is also an example of the discrimination which was suffered by Jews who served the Prussian government.