Hans Sigismund von Lestwitz
(1718-1788)
Prussian major general
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Hans Sigismund von Lestwitz (19 June 1718 – 16 February 1788) was a Prussian major general of the infantry and was especially honored by Frederick II for his action in the Battle of Torgau. His decisive leadership at Torgau, in which he snatched victory from defeat, was credited at the time and subsequently with saving the Prussian state. Frederick acknowledged his action with the post-war gift of vast estates near Kunersdorf.
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19 June 1718 Kontoppe, Duchy of Glogau
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16 February 1788 (aged 69) Berlin
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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