Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher
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Summary
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher was born on December 16, 1742[1], in Rostock[2]. He died on September 12, 1819[3], in Krobielowice[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], farmer[6], and military commander[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,765 views/month, #6,411 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Christian Friedrich von Blücher[9]
- Mother: Dorothea Maria von Zülow[10]
- Spouse: Karoline Amalie von Mehling[11], Katharina Amalie von Blücher[12]
- Child: Franz Ferdinand Joachim Blücher von Wahlstatt[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[14], Sweden[15]
- Field of work: military affairs[16], Seven Years' War[17], Napoleonic Wars[18]
- Position held: commanding officer[19]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[20], honorary citizen of Berlin[21], Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross[22], Order of St. Andrew[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[24], Order of St. George, 2nd class[25], Grand Cross of the Iron Cross[26], Order of the Black Eagle[27], Order of the Red Eagle[28], Military Order of Maria Theresa[29], Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)[30], Royal Order of the Seraphim[31], Order of the Bath[32], Order of Charles III[33]
- Member of: Academy of Science for Public Utility[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Noble title: Fürst[36]
- Military branch: Prussian Army[37]
- Commons category: Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher[38]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[39]
- Archives at: University and State Library Münster[40]
- Participated in conflict: Seven Years' War[41], Napoleonic Wars[42], Pomeranian War[43], Battle of Kirrweiler[44], Battle of Jena–Auerstedt[45], Battle of Lübeck[46], Battle of Lützen[47], Battle of Bautzen[48], Battle of Haynau[49], Battle of Katzbach[50], Battle of Wartenburg[51], Battle of Leipzig[52], Battle of Brienne[53], Battle of La Rothière[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher include Blücher Order[55], an order[56], in German Democratic Republic[57], founded in 1965[58].
Why It Matters
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 73 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Blücher Order[55], an order[56], in German Democratic Republic[57], founded in 1965[58].
FAQs
Where was Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher born?
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher was born in Rostock[2].
Where did Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher die?
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher died in Krobielowice[4].
Who were Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher's parents?
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher's father was Christian Friedrich von Blücher[9]. Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher's mother was Dorothea Maria von Zülow[10].
Who was Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher married to?
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher's spouses include Karoline Amalie von Mehling[11] and Katharina Amalie von Blücher[12].
What did Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher do for work?
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher worked as a military officer[5], farmer[6], and military commander[7].
What awards did Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[20], honorary citizen of Berlin[21], Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross[22], and Order of St. Andrew[23].