Manfred von Knobelsdorff, Lieutenant Colonel Waffen-SS, (born 15 June 1892 in Berlin-Spandau, died 1965) oversaw much of Wewelsburg Castle from February 12, 1935, through January 24, 1938, where he presided over several ceremonies. In 1938 Siegfried Taubert succeeded Knobelsdorff. He is believed to have been a follower of Irminism. His wife Ilse was the sister of Minister of Agriculture Walther Darré. 07.02.1934 SS-Sturmführer 09.11.1934 SS-Obersturmführer 28.05.1935 SS-Hauptsturmführer 29.01.1936 SS-Sturmbannführer 24.01.1938 SS-Obersturmbannführer 12.02.1935 - 24.01.1938 ”Burghauptmann von Wewelsburg” (SS-Ordensburg) Sources Kirsten John-Stucke:Wewelsburg 1892 births Nazi Party officials Military personnel from Berlin People from the Province of Brandenburg SS-Obersturmbannführer 1965 deaths