Historical FigureMale
Leonhard von Blumenthal
1810 – 1900
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryKarl Konstantin Albrecht Leonhard Graf von Blumenthal was an officer of the Prussian Army and field marshal of the Imperial German Army, chiefly remembered for his decisive intervention at the Battle of Königgrätz in 1866, his victories at Wörth and Weißenburg, and above all his refusal to bombard Paris in 1870 during the siege, of which he was in command.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
July 30, 1810
Schwedt/Oder
Date of death
December 21, 1900
Quellendorf
Citizenship
Kingdom of Prussia
Occupations & fields
military personnelmilitary officer
Awards & honours
Pour le MériteKnight of the Order of St. Alexander NevskyOrder of the Black EagleOrder of St. George, 4th classhonorary memberRoyal Order of the Seraphim
- Field and occupation
- pruský polní maršál
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