Bercharius [SEP] position held
Bercharius
Saint Bercharius ("Bererus"; ) (636 – March 28, 696) was abbot of Hautvillers in Champagne. Descended from a distinguished Aquitanian family, he received his instruction from Saint Nivard (Nivo), Archbishop of Reims.
Bercharius entered the monastery of Luxeuil under Saint Walbert, and soon stood out from the rest of his fellow-novices. Upon his return to Reims he persuaded Saint Nivard to establish the monastery of Hautvillers. Bercharius himself became the first abbot. Entirely given up to prayer and
27 Feb 1930
- Konteradmiral Richard Foerster: 27 Feb 1930 - 27 Sep 1932
- Konteradmiral Max Bastian: 1 Oct 1932 - 28 Sep 1934
- Konteradmiral Rolf Carls: 29 Sep 1934 - 20 May 1935
Transition to Kriegsmarine.
On May 21, 1935, the German Navy was renamed as the Kriegsmarine with most of the former Reichsmarine offices carried over into the new organizational structure. The Commander of Ships of the Line remained under Rear Admiral Rolf Carls who held the position as a Kriegsmarine flag officer from