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American Civil War, Mexican-American War, War of 1812
Born Friedrich Wilhelm VON STEUBEN
Prussian-born military officer who served as inspector general and Major General of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
Born on September 17, 1730 in Magdeburg, Deutschland
Died on November 28, 1794 in Utica, New York, USA
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Steuben joined the Prussian Army at age 17. He served as a second lieutenant during the Seven Years' War and was wounded at the Battle of Prague in 1757. He served as adjutant to General Johann von Mayer and was promoted to first lieutenant in 1759. In August 1759 he was wounded a second time at the Battle of Kunersdorf.
... Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was born in the fortress town of Magdeburg on September 17, 1730, the son of Royal Prussian Engineer, Capt. Baron Wilhelm von Steuben, and his wife, Elizabeth von Jagvodin. It is said that at age 14 he served as volunteer with his father in one the campaigns of the War of the Austrian Succession.
Steuben joined the Prussian Army at age 17. He served as a second lieutenant during the Seven Years' War and was wounded at the Battle of Prague in 1757. He served as adjutant to General Johann von Mayer and was promoted to first lieutenant in 1759. In August 1759 he was wounded a second time at the Battle of Kunersdorf.
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