Johann von Götzen
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Johann von Götzen (1599 – 5 March 1645) was a Lüneburg nobleman and Generalfeldmarschall who fought during the Thirty Years' War. He was married to Elisabeth (d. 1631) of the Falke family, with whom he had two sons: Johann Sigismund, Count of Götzen (1622–1622) and Johann, Georg Count of Götzen (1623–1679).
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Johann von Götzen | |
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Born | 1599 Lüneburg, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | 5 March 1645 Jankau, Holy Roman Empire |
Allegiance | Electoral Palatinate Dutch Republic Holy Roman Empire Electorate of Bavaria |
Years of service | 1618 – 1645 |
Rank | Generalfeldmarschall |
Battles/wars | Thirty Years' War |
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At the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War, Götzen joined the army of the Electoral Palatinate, defecting to the Holy Roman Empire after the Battle of Dessau Bridge. He attained the rank of Generalfeldmarschall in both the Electorate of Bavaria and Holy Roman Empire, gaining a reputation for his bravery. He was killed on 5 March 1645, while commanding the Imperial cavalry during the Battle of Jankau.