Theodor Leutwein

Theodor Leutwein
Governor of German South West Africa
In office 15 March 1894 – 19 August 1905
Preceded by	Curt von Francois
Succeeded by	Lothar von Trotha
Personal details
Born	19 May 1849 Waldbrunn, Grand Duchy of Baden
Died	13 April 1921 Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden, Germany
Military service
Allegiance	Grand Duchy of Baden (1868–1871)  German Empire (1871–1905)
Branch/service	Baden Army  Prussian Army Schutztruppe
Years of service	1868–1905
Rank	Colonel char. Generalmajor
Commands	Imperial Schutztruppe for German South West Africa
Battles/wars	Franco-Prussian War Khaua-Mbandjeru rebellion Herero Wars

Theodor Gotthilf Leutwein (9 May 1849 – 13 April 1921) was a German military officer and colonial administrator who served as Landeshauptmann and governor of German Southwest Africa from 1894 to 1905.