Friedrich Sebastian Wunibald Truchsess zu Waldburg
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Frederick Sebastian Wunibald Truchsess von Waldburg (born 1677 or 31 May 1691 – 4 July 1745) was a Prussian lieutenant general and diplomat for Frederick II of Prussia. He secured English backing for Prussia's interests in the War of Austrian Succession, and served Frederick in other capacities throughout his various wars. He was known variously as Count of Waldburg and Trux.[Note 1] He died at the Battle of Hohenfriedburg in 1745. He received the Black Eagle Order and his name was inscribed on the Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great in 1851.
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Frederick Sebastian Wunibald Truchsess von Waldburg | |
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Born | 1677 or 31 May 1691 Prussia |
Died | 4 July 1745 Hohenfriedberg |
Allegiance | Prussia |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1702–1745 |
Rank | General |
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Awards | Black Eagle Order 1744 Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great 1851 |
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