# Karl von Bülow

> German general (1846–1921)

**Wikidata**: [Q61030](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61030)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_von_Bülow)  
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## Summary
Karl von Bülow was a German general who lived from 1846 to 1921. He is recognized for his service as a high-ranking military officer in the German armed forces.

## Biography
- **Born**: March 24, 1846
- **Died**: August 31, 1921
- **Nationality**: Germany
- **Full Name**: Karl Wilhelm Paul von Bülow
- **Occupation**: Military Officer (General)
- **Known for**: Service in the Austro-Prussian War, Franco-Prussian War, and World War I

## Contributions
Karl von Bülow served as a military officer in the German armed forces, participating in three major conflicts: the Austro-Prussian War (1866), the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871), and World War I (1914–1918). His career culminated in the rank of General.

## FAQs
### What wars did Karl von Bülow participate in?
Karl von Bülow participated in the Austro-Prussian War, the Franco-Prussian War, and World War I.

### What awards did Karl von Bülow receive?
He received several prestigious orders, including the Pour le Mérite (the Kingdom of Prussia's highest order of merit), the Order of the Black Eagle (the highest order of chivalry in the Kingdom of Prussia), and the Order of the Star of Romania.

### What was Karl von Bülow's full name?
His full name was Karl Wilhelm Paul von Bülow.

## Why They Matter
Karl von Bülow represents a significant lineage of German military leadership during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His involvement in three major European conflicts, spanning from the unification wars of the 1860s and 1870s to the global conflict of World War I, highlights a career that paralleled the rise and military dominance of the German Empire in Central Europe.

## Notable For
- Holding the rank of General in the German military.
- Receiving the Pour le Mérite, Prussia's highest order of merit.
- Receiving the Order of the Black Eagle, the highest order of chivalry in the Kingdom of Prussia.
- Receiving the Order of the Star of Romania.
- Service in the Austro-Prussian War, Franco-Prussian War, and World War I.

## Body
### Early Life
Karl Wilhelm Paul von Bülow was born on March 24, 1846. He was a German national.

### Military Career
Bülow pursued a career as a military officer. His service record includes participation in three distinct wars:
*   **Austro-Prussian War (1866)**: A military conflict between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austrian Empire.
*   **Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871)**: A conflict between the Second French Empire and Prussia and its allies.
*   **World War I (1914–1918)**: A global war originating in Europe.

### Awards and Honors
Throughout his military service, Karl von Bülow was decorated with several high-profile honors:
*   **Pour le Mérite**: The Kingdom of Prussia's highest order of merit, instituted in 1740.
*   **Order of the Black Eagle**: The highest order of chivalry in the Kingdom of Prussia, instituted on January 17, 1701.
*   **Order of the Star of Romania**: The highest order of Romania, instituted in 1864.

### Death
Karl von Bülow died on August 31, 1921.

## References

1. Integrated Authority File
2. [Source](https://runeberg.org/statskal/1915/0673.html)
3. International Standard Name Identifier
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. CiNii Research
6. [Source](https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/1922_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica/B%C3%BClow,_Karl_von)
7. SNAC
8. Find a Grave
9. BnF authorities
10. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013