Karl Wilhelm von Stutterheim
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Karl Daniel Gottfried Wilhelm von Stutterheim, born 6 August 1770 – died 13 December 1811, served in the Prussian and Saxon armies during the French Revolutionary Wars, leaving the latter service in 1798. He spent most of his career in the army of Habsburg Austria and the Austrian Empire. He commanded a brigade in combat against the First French Empire during the 1805 and 1809 wars. In the latter conflict, he led his troops with dash and competence. He authored two histories about the wars; the second work remained unfinished due to his suicide in 1811.
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Karl Wilhelm von Stutterheim | |
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Born | 6 August 1770 (1770-08-06) Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 13 December 1811 (1811-12-14) (aged 41) Vienna, Austrian Empire |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Prussia Saxony Austrian Empire |
Service/ | Cavalry, Staff |
Years of service | Austria: 1799-1811 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Pour le Mérite, 1793 Military Order of Maria Theresa, KC 1809 |
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