Karl Freiherr von Müffling
Karl von Müffling | |
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Karl von Muffling, c.1837 | |
| Nickname(s) | Weiss |
| Born | 12 June 1775 Halle, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Died | 10 January 1851 (aged 75) Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Prussia |
| Branch | Prussian Army |
| Years of service | 1787–1847 |
| Rank | Generalfeldmarshall |
| Battles / wars | War of the First Coalition |
| Awards | Iron Cross Pour le Mérite (military) Order of the Black Eagle |
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Friedrich Karl Ferdinand Freiherr von Müffling, nicknamed Weiss (12 June 1775 – 10 January 1851), was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall and military theorist. He served as Blücher's liaison officer in Wellington's headquarters during the Battle of Waterloo and was one of the organizers of the final victory over Napoleon. After the wars he served a diplomatic role at the Congress of Aix-la-Chappelle and was a major contributor to the development of the Prussian General Staff as Chief. Müffling also specialized in military topography and cartography.