Wilhelm von Knyphausen
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Wilhelm Reichsfreiherr[1] von Innhausen und Knyphausen [notes 1] (4 November 1716 Lütetsburg, East Frisia – 7 December 1800 Kassel) was a German general officer who served in Hesse-Kassel. He fought in the American Revolutionary War, during which he commanded Hessian auxiliaries on behalf of Great Britain.
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Wilhelm von Innhausen und Knyphausen | |
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Born | 4 November 1716 Lütetsburg |
Died | 7 December 1800(1800-12-07) (aged 84) Kassel |
Allegiance | Prussia Hesse-Kassel |
Commands | Hessian mercenaries |
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