Andreas Michelsen

Andreas Michelsen
Born	(1869-02-19)19 February 1869 Hildesheim, Hanover, Prussia, North Germany
Died	8 April 1932(1932-04-08) (aged 63) Fallingbostel, Hanover, Prussia, Germany
Allegiance	German Empire  Weimar Republic
Branch	Imperial German Navy  Reichsmarine
Years of service	1888 – 1920
Rank	Vizeadmiral
Battles/wars	World War I Operations in the North Sea: 1914–1918 Battle of Jutland Battle of Dover Strait
Awards	Pour le Mérite
Spouse(s)	Christine Jensen

Andreas Heinrich Michelsen was a German Vizeadmiral and military commander. During World War I, he commanded several torpedo boats and the submarine fleet, participated in the Battle of Jutland, as well as being the leading German commander during the Battle of Dover Strait.