Friedrich von Mertens
Prussian Lieutenant General (1808-1896)
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Summary
Friedrich von Mertens was born on March 13, 1808[1], in Cottbus[2]. He died on April 8, 1896[3], in Koblenz-Pfaffendorf[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 28, 1896[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[8], German Reich[9]
- Occupation: military personnel[10]
- Educated at: Friedrichs-Gymnasium Berlin[11], Vereinigte Artillerie- und Ingenieurschule[12]
- Award received: ennoblement[13], Pour le Mérite[14], Knight Commander of the Order of Leopold (Austria)[15], Knight Commander of the Order of Carlos III[16], Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[17], Iron Cross 2nd Class[18], Iron Cross 1st Class[19], Commander of the Military Order of Merit (Württemberg)[20], Commander 1st Class of the Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order[21], Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: pioneer[24]
- Military, police or special rank: Fänrik[25], lieutenant[26], Oberleutnant[27], captain[28], major[29], lieutenant colonel[30], colonel[31], major general[32], lieutenant general[33]
- Participated in conflict: Second Schleswig War[34], Franco-Prussian War[35]
- Family name: Mertens[36], von Mertens[37]
- Given name: Karl[38], Friedrich[39], Wilhelm[40], Ferdinand[41], August[42]
- Allegiance: King of Prussia[43]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[44], Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[46]
- Birth name: Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Ferdinand August Mertens[47]
- Subject has role: Platzmajor[48], Q100588354[49]
- Military unit: Garde-Pionier-Bataillon[50], Poznań Fortress[51], Festung Spandau[52], Neisse Fortress[53], Forts in Cologne[54], Fortress of Mainz[55], Fortresses in Magdeburg[56]
FAQs
Where was Friedrich von Mertens born?
Friedrich von Mertens was born in Cottbus[2].
Where did Friedrich von Mertens die?
Friedrich von Mertens died in Koblenz-Pfaffendorf[4].
What did Friedrich von Mertens do for work?
Friedrich von Mertens worked as a military personnel[5].
Where did Friedrich von Mertens go to school?
Friedrich von Mertens was educated at Friedrichs-Gymnasium Berlin[11] and Vereinigte Artillerie- und Ingenieurschule[12].
What awards did Friedrich von Mertens receive?
Honors received include ennoblement[13], Pour le Mérite[14], Knight Commander of the Order of Leopold (Austria)[15], and Knight Commander of the Order of Carlos III[16].