Adolf von Scholz

Adolf Heinrich Wilhelm Scholz, since 1883 Adolf Heinrich Wilhelm von Scholz (born 1 November 1833 in Schweidnitz, died 20 March 1924 at Schloss Seeheim, Constance) was a German army officer and politician. From 1864 to 1871 he was colonel of the 49th Regiment of Cavalry and retired after the Franco-Prussian War to a more peaceful role in politics. He served as Secretary for the Treasury of Germany from 1880 to 1882. In July 1882 he became Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Prussia and served in this office until 1890.

Preceded byPosition established

Succeeded byFranz Emil Emanuel von Burchard

Preceded byKarl Hermann Bitter

Succeeded byJohannes von Miquel

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Adolf Heinrich Wilhelm von Scholz
Secretary for the Treasury of Germany
In office 1880–1882
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Franz Emil Emanuel von Burchard
Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Prussia
In office 1882–1890
Preceded by	Karl Hermann Bitter
Succeeded by	Johannes von Miquel
Personal details
Born	Adolf Heinrich Wilhelm Scholz (1833-11-01)1 November 1833 Schweidnitz, Kingdom of Prussia
Died	20 March 1924(1924-03-20) (aged 90) Konstanz, Republic of Baden, Weimar Germany
Other political affiliations	German Conservative Party
Children	Wilhelm von Scholz [de] (son)
Military service
Years of service	1864–1871
Rank	Colonel (Oberst)
Unit	49th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/wars	Franco-Prussian War

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He bought the Schloss Seeheim in Konstanz from Ernst Lang in 1885. His son was the author Wilhelm von Scholz.