Karl Thomas von Othegraven
1769–1844 (age 75)
Biography
Karl Thomas von Othegraven was a Prussian military leader born in 1769. He served during a transformative period in European military history, contributing to the development of Prussian military strategy and organization during the Napoleonic Wars and subsequent decades. His leadership reflected the professional standards and innovations of early 19th-century military command.
Von Othegraven's career encompassed the major military conflicts and reforms of his era. As a senior military figure, he participated in the strategic decisions that shaped Prussia's role in European affairs. His service during this pivotal period contributed to the institutional development of the Prussian military establishment and its evolution into a modern fighting force.