Friedrich Wilhelm von Schmettau

Friedrich Wilhelm Karl Graf von Schmettau (April 13, 1743 – October 18, 1806) was a Prussian lieutenant general, cartographer, topographer, and nobleman. He was the son of Field Marshal Samuel von Schmettau, who also bore the title of "Graf" or "Count". He was killed during the Battle of Auerstedt, due to wounds he sustained while leading the Prussian Army into battle against the Grand Armee under Marshall Davout.

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