Birth of Friedrich
Birth of Friedrich, nephew of Emperor William I of Prussia
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Friedrich Karl Biography and Timeline
Follow Friedrich Karl through 15 dated historical records for Germany.
Friedrich Karl, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
15Distinct records
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1828–1870Years on this page
1828
1854
Major General
Appointed Major General
1861
General
Appointed General of the Cavalry
1866
Commander of First Army
Appointed Commander of the First Army
1870
Battle of Mars-la-Tour
Bazaine is forced back to Metz
Role range: 1870-1871
Battle of Rezonville
Bazaine is forced back to Metz
Role range: 1870-1871
Battle of Vionville
Bazaine is forced back to Metz
Role range: 1870-1871
Battle of Gravelotte
Commands the siege at the hamlet of St Privatla Montaigne
Role range: 1870-1871
Capture of Metz
Made Field Marshal after the capture of Metz
Role range: 1870-1871
Commander of Second Army
Appointed Commander of the Second Army
Role range: 1870-1871
Capture of Le Mans
Captures Le Mans
Role range: 1870-1871
Capture of Orleans
Captures Orleans
Role range: 1870-1871
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal after the victory at Metz
Role range: 1870-1871
Commander of Second Army
Appointed Commander of the Second Army
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal after the victory at Metz
Records, sources and methodology
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