Manfred von Knobelsdorff

Manfred von Knobelsdorff, Lieutenant Colonel Waffen-SS, (born 15 June 1892 in Berlin-Spandau, died 1965) oversaw much of Wewelsburg Castle from February 12, 1935 through January 24, 1938, where he presided over several ceremonies. At some point during this period, Siegfried Taubert temporarily succeeded von Knobelsdorff.

He is believed to have been a follower of Irminism.

His wife Ilse was the sister of Minister of Agriculture Walther Darré.

• 07.02.1934 SS-Sturmführer
• 09.11.1934 SS-Obersturmführer
• 28.05.1935 SS-Hauptsturmführer
• 29.01.1936 SS-Sturmbannführer
• 24.01.1938 SS-Obersturmbannführer
• 12.02.1935 - 24.01.1938 ”Burghauptmann von Wewelsburg” (SS-Ordensburg)

Source

• Kirsten John-Stucke:Wewelsburg

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Name	Knobelsdorff, Manfred von
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Date of birth	15 June 1892
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