Gottfried Wilhelm Christian von Schmettau
1752–1823 (age 71)
Biography
Gottfried Wilhelm Christian von Schmettau was a military officer whose service reflected the martial traditions of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. His career in military personnel spanned a period of significant European conflict and change.
Von Schmettau's military service and dedication to his profession are commemorated through his burial at Assistens Cemetery in Copenhagen, a final resting place that honors those who served with distinction during their lifetimes.