Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst
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Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst was a Hanoverian-born general in Prussian service from 1801. As the first Chief of the Prussian General Staff, he was noted for his military theories, his reforms of the Prussian army, and his leadership during... Wikipedia
Born: November 12, 1755, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany
Died: June 28, 1813 (age 57 years), Prague, Czechia
Place of burial: Invalidenfriedhof, Berlin, Germany
Spouse: Clara Schmalz (m. 1785–1803)
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