Wilhelm Malte II
Wilhelm | |
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Wilhelm C.G. Malte in his younger years from circa 1861. | |
| Governor of New Pomerania and Rügen, Hereditary Lord Marshal | |
| In office 1861–1907 | |
| Monarchs | Wilhelm I Frederick III Wilhelm II |
| Preceded by | Wilhelm Malte von Putbus |
| Succeeded by | (office became de facto void by the late 19th century) |
| Chancellor of the University of Greifswald | |
| Monarchs | Wilhelm I Frederick III Wilhelm II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1833 Naples, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies |
| Died | 18 March 1907 (aged 74) Pegli, Genoa, Italy |
| Resting place | Vilmnitz church |
| Education | University of Greifswald University of Göttingen University of Berlin |
| Military service | |
| Rank | General of Cavalry |
Wilhelm Malte II Fürst und Herr zu Putbus, born Wilhelm Carl Gustav Malte, Reichsgraf von Wylich und Lottum (German: [wɪlˈhɛlːm mal̩ːtə]; 16 April 1833 – 18 April 1907) was a Prussian general and statesman. After the death of his maternal grandfather Malte the house of Putbus went extinct in the male line. In 1861 by decision of King Wilhelm I of Prussia the succession to the house of Putbus was passed down to Wilhelm C.G. Malte and he was given the title of Prince (Fürst) of Putbus.