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COMMANDER // 1828–1885

Prince Friedrich Karl

generalKingdom of PrussiaNorth German Confederation11 battles3 wars

Lifespan

1828 – 1885

183018401850186018701880Second Schleswig War · 1864Austro-Prussian War · 1866Franco-Prussian War · 1870-1871Battle of Dybbøl — April 18, 1864 · Prussia · Second Schleswig WarBattle of Mysunde — February 2, 1864 · Prussia · Second Schleswig WarBattle of Königgrätz — July 3, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Münchengrätz — June 28, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Beaune-la-Rolande — November 28, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Gravelotte — August 18, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Mars-la-Tour — August 16, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Noisseville — August 31, 1870 · Prussia · Franco-Prussian WarSecond Battle of Orléans — January 1, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarSiege of Metz — January 1, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Le Mans — January 10, 1871 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian War

Active service 1864–1871 — 11 battles across 3 wars; first command at age 36.

Profile

Prince Friedrich Karl Nikolaus of Prussia was the son of Prince Charles of Prussia and Princess Marie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. He was the grandson of King Frederick William III of Prussia and nephew of Frederick William IV and William I. Friedrich Karl is highly regarded as a military commander.

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Battles (11)

Last verified June 2026
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