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Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr

1783 – 1851

Prussian general and minister of war

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About Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr

Lived 1783 – 1851 (aged 67). Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr was a German politician.

Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr (born 17 May 1783, Brandenburg an der Havel - died 15 March 1851, Glogau) was a Prussian general and minister of war.

On 4 October 1842 he married Auguste Gräfin von Rittberg (1824–1906).

Literature

Allgemeine Militair-Encyclopädie. Band 8, p. 23. Kurt von Priesdorff: Soldatisches Führertum. Band 5, Hanseatische Verlagsanstalt Hamburg, ohne Jahr, S. 99–102.

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Important facts

Born
17 May 1783, Brandenburg an der Havel
Birth century
18th century
Died
15 March 1851, Głogów
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords of Prussia
Awards
Order of the Red Eagle

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr?

Prussian general and minister of war (1783-1851)

When was Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr born?

Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr was born on 17 May 1783 in Brandenburg an der Havel.

When did Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr die?

Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr died on 15 March 1851 in Głogów.

What was Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr's occupation?

Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr was a politician.

What nationality was Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr?

Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr

· Wikidata: Q50831

· DBpedia: Wilhelm Eugen Ludwig Ferdinand von Rohr

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