Kurt Christoph Graf von Schwerin

Kurt Christoph Graf von Schwerin (26 October 1684 in L?witz, Pomerania - 6 May 1757 near Prague) was a Prussian generalfeldmarschall, one of the leading commanders under Frederick the Great.

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He was born in Pomerania, and at an early age entered the Dutch army, with which he served at the Schellenberg and at Blenheim.

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In 1707 he became a lieutenant-colonel in the army of the duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and was present at Ramillies and Malplaquet, and with the Swedish commander Stenbock at Gadebusch. In 1713 he was with Charles XII of Sweden in his captivity at Bender, and in 1718 was made major-general.

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