Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Military person

Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand Steuben (born Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben; September 17, 1730 – November 28, 1794), also referred to as the Baron von Steuben, was a Prussian-born military officer. He served as inspector general and Major General of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He is credited with being one of the fathers of the Continental Army in teaching them the essentials of military drills, tactics, and disciplines. He wrote Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States, the book that served as the standard United States drill manual until the War of 1812. He served as General George Washington's chief of staff in the final years of the war.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 17, 1730
Birth place	Magdeburg , Duchy of Magdeburg
Date of death	November 28, 1794
Place of death	Utica New York
Resting place	Steuben Memorial State Historic Site

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Military person

military operations	American Revolutionary War War of the Austrian Succession Siege of Yorktown Battle of Monmouth Siege of Prague Siege of Kolberg (Seven Years' War) Seven Years' War
service start	1744
service end	1744