Egbert, Graf von der Asseburg
Biographical information
| Roles | Administrator |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Adolph Hoyer Egbert•von der Asseburg |
| Used name | Egbert, Graf•von der Asseburg |
| Born | 1 January 1847 in Meisdorf, Falkenstein/Harz, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER) |
| Died | 31 March 1909 in Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Title(s) | Graf (Count) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Egbert, Count von der Asseburg was a Prussian cavalry general who served as an advisor to Kaiser Wilhelm II. Count von der Asseburg led the German Olympic team at the 1906 and 1908 Olympics, after becoming an IOC Member in June 1905. He served as a member of the board of the Union Club in Berlin. Supporting a candidature by Berlin to host the 1912 Olympics, Count von der Asseburg made plans to build a main stadium, but his death in 1909 ended his involvement. After his death the German NOC created the Asseburg Memorial in 1909.
Organization roles
| Role | Organization | Tenure | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund | 1905—1909 | GER |
Egbert, Graf von der Asseburg | |
| Member | International Olympic Committee | 1905—1909 | GER |
Egbert, Graf von der Asseburg |
Special Notes
- Listed in IOC Members of the Nobility (Graf (Count))