Friedrich Christian Laukhard

Friedrich Christian Laukhard (7 June 1757 – 28 April 1822) was a German novelist, philosopher, historian and theologian.From 1783 to 1794 he volunteered in the Prussian army as a musketeer. During the War of the first coalition his regiment (v. Thadden) campaigned in Valmy.Laukhard's military diary is of great interest for historical research on the Prussian army and the French revolutionary wars. Due to his licentious and extrovert lifestyle, "Magister Laukhard" soon became a notorious figure.

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Friedrich Christian Laukhard
Birth dateJune 07, 1757
Birth place
Germany , Wendelsheim
Date of deathApril 28, 1822
Place of death
Germany , Bad Kreuznach , Bad Kreznach

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