Karl Friedrich von Moller
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Karl Friedrich von Moller (sometimes spelled Möller) (1690 – 9 November 1762) was a Prussian colonel of artillery. His uncanny genius at setting up artillery parks gave Frederick the Great high confidence in the artillery's ability to effect the outcome. During the Seven Years' War, Moller gained great fame specifically for his actions at Lobositz, Rossbach and Zorndorf.
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Karl Friedrich von Moller | |
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Born | 1690 |
Died | 9 November 1762 Freiberg, Electorate of Saxony |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Prussia |
Service/ | Prussian Army |
Years of service | 1720–1762 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel, Artillery |
Battles/wars | War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years' War |
Awards | Pour le Mérite Name inscribed on Frederick the Great's Equestrian Statue |
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