Karl Adolf von Strotha
(22.02.1786 - 15.02.1870)
place of birth:  Frankenstein, Silesia
Königreich Preußen:  Kriegsminister,  General-Lieutenant

                            


General Karl von Strotha served as Prussia's War Minister from 1848 to 1850. He initially enlisted in the Prussian military in 1805, in time to take part in the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt. He additionally fought an artillerist in numerous battles during the War of the Sixth Coalition.

General Strotha became Minister of War in the Brandenburg government in late 1848, playing a significant role in the military organization of the counter-revolution. He also headed up the military's suppression of the Palatinate revolt. In 1850, Strotha resigned his ministry post due to power disputes with King Friedrich Wilhelm IV.  He was promoted to General-Lieutenant and served as commander of the Second Artillery Inspectorate, retiring from active duty in 1854. He later authored numerous books covering Prussia's military history.