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COMMANDER // 1797–1888

Wilhelm I

colonel generalKingdom of PrussiaNorth German Confederation4 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1797 – 1888

1800182518501875Austro-Prussian War · 1866Franco-Prussian War · 1870-1871Battle of Königgrätz — July 3, 1866 · Prussia · Austro-Prussian WarBattle of Gravelotte — August 18, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Sedan — September 1, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian WarSiege of Paris — September 19, 1870 · North German Confederation · Franco-Prussian War

Active service 1866–1870 — 4 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 69.

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Battles (4)

Last verified June 2026
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