Georg Ernst von Knigge

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Georg Ernst Freiherr von Knigge (born May 10, 1651 , † March 19, 1705 in Leveste ) was a German administrative officer. He was the governor of the Electorate of Brandenburg .

Knigge is the eldest son of Colonel Friedrich Ulrich von Knigge auf Bredenbeck . He was married to Anna Ottilia von der Lippe. This donated the baroque altar in the church at Leveste.