Ernst Ludwig von Aster
Prussian, Saxon and Russian general
About Ernst Ludwig von Aster
Lived 1778 – 1855 (aged 76). Ernst Ludwig von Aster was a German military personnel, engineer, master builder and soldier.
Ernst Ludwig von Aster (October 5, 1778 - February 10, 1855) was a German officer and a highly decorated Prussian, Saxon and Russian general of the German Campaign of 1813 and the War of the Seventh Coalition.
Aster took part in fortifying several fortresses, including in Cologne, Poznań and Königsberg. In his honor, in the Poznań Fortress and Koblenz Fortress forts were given the name of Aster.
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Who was Ernst Ludwig von Aster?
Prussian, Saxon and Russian general (1778-1855)
When was Ernst Ludwig von Aster born?
Ernst Ludwig von Aster was born on 5 October 1778 in Dresden.
When did Ernst Ludwig von Aster die?
Ernst Ludwig von Aster died on 10 February 1855 in Berlin.
What was Ernst Ludwig von Aster's occupation?
Ernst Ludwig von Aster was a military personnel, engineer, master builder and soldier.
What nationality was Ernst Ludwig von Aster?
Ernst Ludwig von Aster was German.
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