Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Ferdinand of Brunswick Biography and Timeline

Follow Ferdinand of Brunswick through 5 dated historical records for Germany.

Ferdinand of Brunswick, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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1757–1759Years on this page

1757

Allied Armies

Duke · Head of Allied Armies · Warfare / Military

Appointed Head of the Allied armies in Western Germany

Allied Armies

Duke · Head of Allied Armies · Warfare / Seven Years War

Appointed Head of the Allied armies in Western Germany

Role range: 1756-1763

1758

Battle of Krefeld

Duke · Krefeld · Warfare / Seven Years War

Defeats the French

Role range: 1756-1763

1759

Battle of Minden

Duke · Minden · Warfare / Seven Years War

Hanover is saved from the French by the Allies at the Battle of Minden. Defeats the French during the Allies attempt to reopen communications with Hanover. Commands the British, Hanoverian, Hessian & Prussian army

Role range: 1756-1763

Siege of Hanover

Duke · Hanover · Warfare / Seven Years War

Hanover is saved from the French by the Allies at the Battle of Minden

Role range: 1756-1763

Records, sources and methodology

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