Carl von Clausewitz
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Summary
Carl von Clausewitz was born on June 1, 1780[1], in Burg[2]. He died on November 16, 1831[3], in Wrocław[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], military theorist[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,481 views/month, #6,015 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 1, 1780[11]
- Place of burial: Saxony-Anhalt[12]
- Spouse: Marie von Brühl[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[14]
- Occupation: historian[15], army officer[16], military writer[17]
- Notable work: On War[18]
- Award received: Gold Sword for Bravery[19], Order of St. George, 4th class[20], Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[21], Iron Cross (1813), 2nd class[22], Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[23], Knight First Class of the Order of the Sword[24], Order of St. Vladimir[25], Order of Saint Anna[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Military branch: cavalry[28], infantry[29]
- Commons category: Carl von Clausewitz[30]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[31], colonel[32], general[33]
- Archives at: University and State Library Münster[34], Berlin State Library[35]
- Cause of death: cholera[36]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[37], War of the Fourth Coalition[38], Battle of Jena–Auerstedt[39], Battle of Ostrovno[40], Battle of Smolensk[41], Battle of Borodino[42], Battle of Dennewitz[43], Battle of Leipzig[44], Battle of Ligny[45], Battle of Wavre[46], November Uprising[47], Siege of Mainz[48]
- Family name: von Clausewitz[49]
- Given name: Carl[50], Philipp[51], Gottlieb[52]
- Topic's main category: Q28863381[53]
- Commons gallery: Carl von Clausewitz[54]
- Manner of death: natural causes[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Carl von Clausewitz include Operation Clausewitz[56], a code word[57]; Clausewitz Engine[58], a game engine[59]; and 12873 Clausewitz[60], an asteroid[61].
Why It Matters
Carl von Clausewitz has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Robert Greene[64], a writer[65], b. 1959[66], of United States[67], specialised in social psychological research[68] and Alexander Andreyevich Svechin[69], a military historian[70], 1878–1938[71], of Russian Empire[72], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[73].
Works attributed to him include On War[74], a written work[75]. Entities named for him include Operation Clausewitz[56], a code word[57]; Clausewitz Engine[58], a game engine[59]; and 12873 Clausewitz[60], an asteroid[61].
FAQs
Where was Carl von Clausewitz born?
Carl von Clausewitz's place of birth was Burg[2].
Where did Carl von Clausewitz die?
Carl von Clausewitz died in Wrocław[4].
Who was Carl von Clausewitz married to?
Carl von Clausewitz's spouses include Marie von Brühl[13].
What did Carl von Clausewitz do for work?
Carl von Clausewitz worked as a military officer[5], military theorist[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and military personnel[9].
What awards did Carl von Clausewitz receive?
Honors received include Gold Sword for Bravery[19], Order of St. George, 4th class[20], Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[21], and Iron Cross (1813), 2nd class[22].
Who did Carl von Clausewitz influence?
Carl von Clausewitz has been cited as an influence by Robert Greene[64] and Alexander Andreyevich Svechin[69].