Oskar von Sperling
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Oskar Ernst Karl von Sperling (31 January 1814 in Kölleda – 1 May 1872 in Dresden) was a German major general who served during the Baden Revolution and the Second Schleswig, Austro-Prussian, and Franco-Prussian wars. He was the father-in-law of Paul von Hindenburg and maternal grandfather of Erich von Manstein.
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Born | (1814-01-31)31 January 1814 Kölleda |
Died | 1 May 1872(1872-05-01) (aged 58) Dresden, Kingdom of Saxony, German Empire |
Allegiance | Prussia German Empire |
Service/ | Prussian Army Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1832–1872 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
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Awards | Pour le Mérite |
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