Edwin Freiherr von Manteuffel
Edwin Karl Rochus Freiherr von Manteuffel (24 February 1809 – 17 June 1885) was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall noted for his victories in the Franco-Prussian War, and the first Imperial Lieutenant (German: Reichsstatthalter) of Alsace–Lorraine from 1879 until his death.
Edwin von Manteuffel | |
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| Born | 24 February 1809 Dresden, Saxony |
| Died | 17 June 1885 (aged 76) Karlsbad, Bohemia |
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| Allegiance | Kingdom of Prussia German Confederation North German Confederation German Empire |
| Service/ | Prussian Army Imperial German Army |
| Years of service | 1827–1885 |
| Rank | Generalfeldmarschall |
| Commands held | IX Corps I Corps 1st Army Army of the South 2nd Army Army of Occupation |
| Battles/wars | Second Schleswig War Austro-Prussian War Franco-Prussian War |
| Awards | Grand Cross of the Iron Cross Pour le Mérite Order of the Black Eagle |
| Other work | Imperial Lieutenant of Alsace–Lorraine (1879–85) |
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