Gerhard von Scharnhorst Military person

Gerhard Johann David Waitz von Scharnhorst (12 November 1755 – 28 June 1813), usually known as Scharnhorst, was a general in Prussian service. As the Chief of the Prussian General Staff, he was noted for his military theories, his reforms of the Prussian army, and his leadership during the Napoleonic Wars.

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Gerhard von Scharnhorst
Birth dateNovember 12, 1755
Birth place
Neustadt am Rübenberge
Date of deathJune 28, 1813
Place of death
Prague
Resting place
Invalids' Cemetery

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allegiancePrussia
service start1778
service end1813

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