Anton Wilhelm von L'Estocq

Anton Wilhelm von L'Estocq (16 August 1738 5 January 1815) was a Prussian cavalry general best known for his command of the Prussian troops at the Battle of Eylau.

Anton Wilhelm von L’Estocq
Anton Wilhelm von L’Estocq
Born(1738-08-16)16 August 1738
Celle, Hanover
Died5 January 1815(1815-01-05) (aged 76)
Berlin, Prussia
Allegiance Prussia
Service/branchPrussian Army
Years of service1757-1815
RankLieutenant General
Battles/warsSeven Years' War
First Coalition
War of the Fourth Coalition
AwardsPour le Mérite
Order of the Black Eagle
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