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Edwin
Karl Rochus Freiherr von Manteuffel
(24.02.1809 - 17.06.1885)
place of birth: Dresden, Sachsen (Saxony)
Königreich
Preußen: Chef des
Militärkabinetts, Generaladjutant SM, Generalfeldmarschall
Resourceful and capable Prussian field marshal, Baron von
Manteuffel served in the Danish War (1864) and was
appointed Prussian governor in conquered Schleswig. In the Austro-Prussian
War of 1866 he commanded brilliantly, and in the Franco-Prussian
War (1870–71) he likewise distinguished himself. Manteuffel
commanded the German army of occupation in France (1871–73) and from
1879 until his death was governor of Alsace-Lorraine. He died on 17
June 1885 in Karlsbad (Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic) while on a spa
holiday. Edwin was the first cousin of German Minister President Otto
von Manteuffel.
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