Karl Wilhelm Georg von
Grolman
(30.07.1777 - 15.9.1843)
place of birth: Berlin
Königreich
Preußen: Generalstabschef,
Chef des Militärkabinetts, General der Infanterie
Although born into the family of
a noted judge in Berlin, Grolman opted instead for a military career at
the age of 13. Prussian general who served during the wars of
liberation (Befreiungskriege) and who replaced
Gneisenau as Prussia Chief of General Staff (1814-1819). Later,
Infantry Regiment (l. Posensches) Nr. 18, was named in Grolman's honor,
as was a fort in the Posen (Poznan) area. Serving as commanding general
of V. Army Corps in Posen, he died on 15 September 1843.
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Generalstabschef |
03.06.1814
- 00.11.1819 |
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Mil.Kabinetts-Chef |
01.03.1808
- 01.05.1809 |
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General
der Infanterie |
30.03.1837 |
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Pour
le Mérite |
08.12.1813 |
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Schwarzer Adler-Orden |
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