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Ferdinand von Parseval

1791 – 1854

Bavarian general

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Lived 1791 – 1854 (aged 63). Ferdinand von Parseval was a German military officer and major general.

Ferdinand von Parseval (1791–1854) was a Bavarian General.

Biography Son of Philbert Marie César de Parseval (1765–1796), an artillery captain in garrison in Metz, Ferdinand Alexandre Louis de Parseval was born on 27 February 1791. Following the example of his father, Ferdinand von Parseval became Officer of Friedrich Wilhelm, King of Prussia.

Married in Paris in 1821 with Fanny O'Hegerty, an Irish subject, Ferdinand von Parseval died on 13 November 1854, in Erlangen, Bavaria. Then, in 1819, he was assigned to the third regiment of Bavarian Chevau-léger. He was promoted Major in 1827. Promoted Oberstlieutenantin 1841, Parseval was transferred to the 2nd Infantry Regiment, and then to the 3rd Infantry Regiment Prinz Karl. After a certain while, Ferdinand von Parseval served in the 1st regiment of Cuirassiers 'Karl Prinz von Bayern', where he was promoted to the rank of Oberst in 1842. Ferdinand von Parseval was promoted to the rank of Generalmajor und Brigadier der Kavalleriein 1848. Ferdinand von Parseval kept this command until the end of his career. He became a pensioner in 1852.

Distinctions Cross of Order of Saint Stanislaus (1838) Commander of the Order of the Red Eagle

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Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class; Order of Saint John (Prussia)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ferdinand von Parseval?

Bavarian general (1791-1854)

When was Ferdinand von Parseval born?

Ferdinand von Parseval was born on 27 February 1791 in Metz.

When did Ferdinand von Parseval die?

Ferdinand von Parseval died on 13 November 1854 in Erlangen.

What was Ferdinand von Parseval's occupation?

Ferdinand von Parseval was a military officer and major general.

What nationality was Ferdinand von Parseval?

Ferdinand von Parseval was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ferdinand von Parseval

· Wikidata: Q3068702

· DBpedia: Ferdinand von Parseval

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