Carl Köppen
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Carl Köppen (23 August 1833 - 28 June 1907) was a German military advisor active in Japan at the start of the Meiji era.
Born23 August 1833
Died28 June 1907 (aged 73)
Neumünster, Germany
Carl Kōppen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 August 1833 |
| Died | 28 June 1907 (aged 73) Neumünster, Germany |
Biography
A member of the Schaumburg-Lippe Jäger Battalion who rose rapidly through the ranks, Köppen was invited to teach in Japan as a foreign advisor providing training to troops loyal to the Kishū Domain.[1] Based at Wakayama Castle between 1869 and 1871, Köppen specialized in Prussian Army drills and the use of the Doersch and von Baumgarten Needle gun.[2]
