August Von Trott Zu Solz

August Bodo Wilhelm Clemens Paul von Trott zu Solz (29 December 1855—27 October 1938) was a German politician.

Born in Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel) into the noble Trott zu Solz family, he became Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Prussia from 1909 to 1917, playing a leading role in the founding of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society.

He was the father of Adam von Trott zu Solz.

He died in Nassau, Germany.

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Name Trott Zu Solz, August Von
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Short description German noble
Date of birth 1855
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Date of death 1938
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