Eduard von Pestel
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Eduard von Pestel (18 May 1821 – 24 March 1908) was a Prussian generalleutnant. He is best known for his defense of Saarbrücken and Sankt Johann before and during the Battle of Saarbrücken on 2 August 1870, the first major engagement of the Franco-Prussian War. Regarded as a war hero by the local population, he was made an honorary citizen of Saarbrücken and Sankt Johann.
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Generalleutnant Eduard von Pestel | |
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Nickname(s) | Hero of Saarbrücken |
Born | (1821-05-18)18 May 1821 Münster, Prussia |
Died | 24 March 1908(1908-03-24) (aged 86) Wiesbaden, Germany |
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Years of service | 1838 – ? |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 7th Uhlan Regiment |
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Awards | Pour le Mérite |
Spouse(s) | Julie Eichhorn |
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