Richard von Stutterheim
Officer and commander of the British-German Legion
About Richard von Stutterheim
Lived 1815 – 1871 (aged 56). Richard von Stutterheim was a German military officer, major general and forester.
Baron Richard Carl Gustav Ludwig Wilhelm Julius von Stutterheim (10 August 1815 in Helmstedt – 9 November 1871 in Wiesbaden) was a Prussian – later also British – officer and commander of the British-German Legion.
Von Stutterheim had received military education from the Prussian Cadet School in Cologne, but his political views guided him towards liberal causes. Between 1835 and 1838, he served with the British Legion in the Carlist War, and in 1848–1851 he supported the failed uprising of Schleswig-Holstein against Denmark in the First Schleswig War.
He was given a commission to raise German troops for the Mexican President Santa Anna. After Santa Anna was deposed in August 1854, the Baron offered his services to Britain.
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Who was Richard von Stutterheim?
officer and commander of the British-German Legion
When was Richard von Stutterheim born?
Richard von Stutterheim was born on 10 August 1815 in Helmstedt.
When did Richard von Stutterheim die?
Richard von Stutterheim died on 9 November 1871 in Wiesbaden.
What was Richard von Stutterheim's occupation?
Richard von Stutterheim was a military officer, major general and forester.
What nationality was Richard von Stutterheim?
Richard von Stutterheim was German.
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