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Otto Friedrich von der Groeben

1657–1728 · 18th century

Otto Friedrich von der Groeben was a Prussian officer and traveller. In 1682–1683 he led the Brandenburg expedition to the Gold Coast, made treaties with Ahanta chiefs and founded the fort of Gross Friedrichsburg, and he later published an account of his travels. He went on to serve in the Polish army and rose to the rank of general.

Otto Friedrich von der Groeben
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Brandenburger Gold Coast

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