Georg Wilhelm von Driesen

Georg Wilhelm von Driesen (8 June 1700 in Klein-Gilgehnen – 2 November 1758 in Dresden) was a lieutenant general in Frederick the Great's Prussian army and a county commission of Osterrode (Ostróda).

Biography As a theology student at the age of 17, he was persuaded by King Frederick William I of Prussia to "change careers" and entered the Cadet Corps in Berlin, leaving after nine months as a cuirassier cornet. At the accession of King Frederick II, Driesen was a company commander (since November 27, 1739).

He also fought in the Seven Years' War. After the Prussians were defeated at the Battle of Breslau, his regiment joined with Frederick's army at Leuthen, where he participated in the Prussian victory by attacking the left wing of the Austrian force. He subsequently helped to chase the Austrian force back to Bohemia.