COMMANDER // 1743–1806
Friedrich Wilhelm von Schmettau
Lifespan
1743 – 1806
Active service 1806 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 63.
Profile
Friedrich Wilhelm Karl Graf von Schmettau 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.
Battles (1)
1806
Battle of Jena–AuerstedtNapoleonic Wars · Prussia