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COMMANDER // 1793–1865

Eduard von Bonin

General of the InfantryKingdom of Prussia2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1793 – 1865

1800181018201830184018501860First Schleswig War · 1848-1851Battle of Fredericia — July 6, 1849 · Schleswig-Holstein · First Schleswig WarBattle of Kolding — April 23, 1849 · Prussia · First Schleswig War

Active service 1849 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 56.

Profile

Eduard Wilhelm Ludwig von Bonin was a Prussian general officer who served as Prussian Minister of War from 1852 to 1854 and 1858 to 1859. He fought in the Napoleonic and First Schleswig wars. In 1856, he became the Vice-Governor of Mainz.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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