COMMANDER // 1756–1817
Alexander, Duke of Württemberg
General of the CavalryKingdom of Prussia1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1756 – 1817
Active service 1799 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 43.
Profile
Duke Ludwig Friedrich Alexander of Württemberg was the second son of Frederick II Eugene, Duke of Württemberg (1732–1797) and Margravine Sophia Dorothea of Brandenburg-Schwedt (1736–1798). His elder brother was Frederick I, the first King of Württemberg, and his sister was the Russian Empress consort, Maria Feodorovna. Louis retained the pre-royal title of Duke.
Battles (1)
1799
Battle of StockachWar of the Second Coalition · Habsburg monarchy