Rudolf Stöger-Steiner von Steinstätten

Rudolf Stöger-Steiner von Steinstätten
Stöger-Steiner as War Supremo
Born(1861-04-26)26 April 1861
Pernegg an der Mur, Austrian Empire
Died12 May 1921(1921-05-12) (aged 60)
Graz, Austria
Allegiance Austria-Hungary
Branch Austro-Hungarian Army
Years of service1878–1918
Rank Generaloberst
Unit4th Infantry Division
Gruppe Stöger-Steiner
XV Corps
CommandsGalician Front
Isonzo Front
Battles / warsGalician Campaign
Battles of the Isonzo
World War I
AwardsOrder of Leopold
Prussian Iron Cross
Golden Imtiaz Medal
Military Merit Cross
Order of the Iron Crown
Other workWar Academy Instructor

Rudolf Stöger-Steiner Freiherr von Steinstätten (26 April 1861 – 12 May 1921) was a colonel general in the Austro-Hungarian army and served as the last Imperial Minister for War not only to the Austro-Hungarian Empire but also to the ancient Habsburg monarchy which sat at its head.