Karl Ludwig von Gervais

1787–1852 (age 65)

Biography

Karl Ludwig von Gervais (1787–1852) was a military officer who served during a pivotal era of European military history. Born in 1787, he witnessed and participated in the military developments of the Napoleonic period and the subsequent reorganization of European forces.

Von Gervais's career in the military reflected the cosmopolitan nature of the Russian officer corps during this period. His burial at Volkovo Cemetery underscores his significance within Russian military circles and society.