Maximilian Freiherr Schott von Schottenstein
(22.09.1836 - 10.08.1917)
place of birth:  Ulm, Württemberg
Königreich Württemberg:  Kriegsminister,  KG,  General der Infanterie

                            


Maximilian Freiherr Schott von Schottenstein served Württemberg's Minister of War during the inter-War years. Schott entered the military in 1858 as a lieutenant in Grenadier  Regiment Nr.123 in Ulm. During the Franco-German War of 1870-71, Hauptmann Schott worked on the staff of Württemberg's Field Division, thus seeing action at Wörth, Sedan, and the siege of Paris. In May of 1892, Generalleutnant Schott von Schottenstein succeeded Gustav von Steinheil the War Minister, holding this office until 1901. He additionally functioned as Württemberg's Minister President from 10 November 1900 through 15 April 1901.

	Kriegsminister	10.05.1892  -  15.04.1901
	General der Infanterie	18.04.1896
	Kriegs-Denkmünze	Deutscher Krieg 1866 (Königreich Württemberg)
	Eisernes Kreuz I	Deutsch-Französischer Krieg  1870–1871