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Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm von Lützow
Prussian general (1782–1834) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Ludwig von Lützow" redirects here. For the 19th-century Mecklenburg politician, see Ludwig von Lützow (politician).
Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm Freiherr von Lützow (18 May 1782 – 6 December 1834) was a Prussian general notable for his organization and command of the Lützow Freikorps of volunteers during the Napoleonic Wars.[lower-alpha 1]
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Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm Freiherr von Lützow | |
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Born | (1782-05-18)18 May 1782 Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 6 December 1834(1834-12-06) (aged 52) |
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Years of service | 1795–1808, 1811–1830 (Prussia) 1808–1811 (Insurgents) |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | Schill Free Corps |
Commands held | Lützow Free Corps |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Pour le Merite with oak leaves |
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