Biography of Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831)

Biography

Birthplace

Burg, Jerichower Land

Place of Death

Wrocław

Nationality

Kingdom of Prussia

Cause of Death

cholera

Burial Place

Saxony-Anhalt

Occupation(7)

military officer military theorist writer philosopher military personnel historian army officer

Awards(9)

Gold Sword for Bravery Order of St. George, 4th class Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class Iron Cross 1st Class Knight Commander of the Order of Maria Theresa I Knight First Class of the Order of the Sword Order of St. Vladimir Order of Saint Anna Iron Cross 2nd Class

Carl von Clausewitz (* 1. June 1780 in Burg; † 16. November 1831 in Wrocław) was a preußischer Generalmajor, Heeresreformer, Militärwissenschaftler und -ethiker und Kindersoldat. He was 51 years old. He received 9 awards, including Gold Sword for Bravery, Order of St. George, 4th class. His cause of death was cholera. He was buried at Saxony-Anhalt.

Life Events

2 Events

1780

Born in Burg, Jerichower Land

1831

Died in Wrocław (cholera)

Biography

Birthplace

Burg, Jerichower Land

Place of Death

Wrocław

Nationality

Kingdom of Prussia

Cause of Death

cholera

Burial Place

Saxony-Anhalt

Occupation(7)

military officer military theorist writer philosopher military personnel historian army officer

Awards(9)

Life Events

2 Events

1780

Born in Burg, Jerichower Land

1831