Friedrich von Hollmann

Friedrich von Hollmann was a German naval officer and administrator in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in modernizing the Imperial German Navy, emphasizing the development of battleships and naval infrastructure to bolster Germany’s maritime power. Hollmann helped shape Germany's naval policies leading up to World War I, advocating for a strong navy to rival Britain. His leadership contributed to Germany's maritime ambitions during a period of intense naval competition in Europe.