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Duke Ferdinand of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (12 January 1721 – 3 July 1792) was a German military officer best known for his participation in the Seven Years' War. From 1757 to 1762, he led an Anglo-German army in western Germany which successfully repelled French attempts to captured Hanover .
Charles William Ferdinand (German: Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand; 9 October 1735 – 10 November 1806) was the prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and a military leader. His titles are usually shortened to Duke of Brunswick in English-language sources.
Charles William Ferdinand of Brunswick was the duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Wolfenbüttel, a Prussian field marshal, and an enlightened ruler. Though he was Frederick II the Great’s nephew and favourite disciple, Charles proved to be less than successful in his military career, being defeated by.
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Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German: Friedrich Wilhelm; 9 October 1771 – 16 June 1815), was a German prince and Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Oels. Nicknamed "The Black Duke", he was a military officer who led the Black Brunswickers against French domination in Germany.
Apr 26, 2022 · Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Prince of Bevern Reign 26. March 1780–16. October 1806 ; Predecessor: Karl I Successor: Friedrich Wilhelm. Wikipedia: English Deutsch ; Battle of Jena and Auerstadt
- Wolfenbüttel, Braunschweig
- October 09, 1735
- "Charles William Ferdinand"
- Wolfenbüttel, Braunschweig, Deutschland (HRR)
…by the Austrian commander, the duke of Brunswick, threatening the destruction of Paris if the safety of the royal family were again endangered, led to the capture of the Tuileries by the people of Paris and provincial militia on August 10, 1792. It also led to the temporary suspension of… Read More; patronage of Gauss
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Duke Ferdinand of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was a talented Prussian Field Marshal known for his participation in the War of Austrian succession, the Second Silesian War and the Seven Years War. From 1757 to 1762 he led a victorious Anglo-German offensive against French attempts to occupy Hanover, serving alongside his nephew, Karl II, Duke of ...
