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Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz

1795 – 1885

19th century Prussian military officer

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Lived 1795 – 1885 (aged 90). Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz was a German non-fiction writer and politician.

Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz (9 February 1795, Gut Kreisewitz in Alzenau, Lower Silesia – 21 October 1885 in Berlin) is a Royal Prussian Lieutenant-General of Infantry, who supervised the building of the large fortress in Ulm. He was later admitted to the Order of St. John as a Knight of Honor.

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Important facts

Born

9 February 1795, Krzyżowice

Birth century

18th century

Died

21 October 1885, Berlin

Occupation

Non-fiction writer, politician

Nationality

Kingdom of Prussia

Education

University of Wrocław

Positions held

Member of the Prussian House of Representatives

Awards

Honorary Knight of the Order of St John; Order of Saint Stanislaus

People in Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

John

1881 – 1963

Latin Catholic priest

Contemporaries

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Gaspard de Prony

1755 – 1839

Mathematician

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

1763 – 1829

Chemist

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz?

19th century Prussian military officer (1795-1885)

When was Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz born?

Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz was born on 9 February 1795 in Krzyżowice.

When did Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz die?

Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz died on 21 October 1885 in Berlin.

What was Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz's occupation?

Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz was a non-fiction writer and politician.

What nationality was Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz?

Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz

· Wikidata: Q50813

· DBpedia: Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz

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