August Karl von Goeben
August Karl Friedrich Christian von Goeben (10 December 1816 – 13 November 1880), was a Prussian infantry general, who won the Iron Cross for his service in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71.
August Karl von Goeben | |
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| Born | 10 December 1816 Stade, Kingdom of Hanover |
| Died | 12 November 1880 (aged 63) Koblenz, German Empire |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Prussia German Empire |
| Service/ | Prussian Army Imperial German Army |
| Years of service | 1833–1836 1844–1880 |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands held | 13th Division VIII (Rhineland Province) Corps First Army |
| Battles/wars | First Carlist War Second Schleswig War Austro-Prussian War Franco-Prussian War |
| Awards | Grand Cross of the Iron Cross |
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