Karl Friedrich von Steinmetz
Karl Friedrich von Steinmetz | |
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Photograph of Steinmetz, c. 1865–1877 | |
| Member of the Reichstag | |
| In office 24 February 1867 – 18 January 1871 | |
| Monarch | Wilhelm I |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Position Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 December 1796 Eisenach, Thuringia, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 2 August 1877 (aged 80) Bad Landeck, Silesia, German Empire (now Lądek-Zdrój, Poland) |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse |
Elise von Krosigk (m. 1867) |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite Order of the Black Eagle Order of the Red Eagle Iron Cross |
| Signature | |
| Nickname | Lion of Nachod |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | Prussian Army Imperial German Army |
| Years of service | 1813–1871 |
| Rank | Generalfeldmarschall |
| Commands | II Corps V Corps First Army |
| Battles/wars | |
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Karl Friedrich von Steinmetz (27 December 1796 – 2 August 1877) was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall. He was born at Eisenach and joined the army of Prussia during the War of Liberation. Over the Seven Weeks' War he led the V Corps against Austria and became known as the Lion of Nachod for his victories as the Battles of Nachod, Skalitz, and Schweinschädel. Steinmetz commanded one of three armies assembled on the Rhine for the Franco-Prussian War, during which he quarreled with Prince Friedrich Karl. After the war he retired.