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Charles William of Brunswick — Prussian commander-in-chief, mortally wounded at Auerstedt, 1735–1806
Commander-in-chief of the Prussian armies in 1806, a Seven Years’ War veteran, he was mortally wounded in the eyes at Auerstedt and died four weeks later fleeing north. (Editorial synthesis)
Charles William of Brunswick was born on 9 October 1735. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Charles William of Brunswick died on 10 November 1806. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Charles William of Brunswick died of his wound from Auerstedt. (source: Fondation Napoléon)
2 battles commanded are recorded: the Battle of Auerstedt (Prussian army) and the Battle of Valmy (Prussian army).
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