Heinrich von Manteuffel
Heinrich von Manteuffel (7 November 1696 – 10 July 1778), was a Prussian lieutenant general. He participated in the Pomeranian campaign of 1715 and the first two of Frederick's Silesian wars, was wounded at Chotusitz, and commanded an infantry regiment at the beginning of the Seven Years' War. He received the Order of the Black Eagle, the Order Pour le Merite and his name is inscribed on the Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great.
Heinrich von Manteuffel | |
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Lt. General Heinrich von Manteuffel | |
| Born | 7 November 1696 Groß-Poplow, Pomerania |
| Died | 10 July 1778 (aged 81) Belgard Farther Pomerania |
| Allegiance | Prussia |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1713–1778 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Awards | Pour le Mérite Order of the Black Eagle Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great 1851 |
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