10 Facts about Baron von Steuben

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Facts about Baron von Steuben talk about Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand Steuben. He was born Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben on 17 September 1730.  Many people call him as Baron von Steuben. He was famous as the Prussian born American military officer. Steuben passed away on 28 November 1794. Here are other interesting facts about Baron von Steuben:

Facts about Baron von Steuben 1: the revolutionary war

Steuben was famous during the revolutionary war. He served as the inspector general and major general for the continental army.

Facts about Baron von Steuben 2: the father of continental army

Baron von Steuben taught the soldiers about the military disciplines, tactics and drills. Therefore, he was called as the one of the fathers of the continental army.

Facts about Baron von Steuben

Facts about Baron von Steuben

Facts about Baron von Steuben 3: writing a book

The book that Baron von Steuben wrote was used as the standard US drill manual until 1812 war.  The title of the manual was Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States.

Facts about Baron von Steuben 4: the final years of the warm

In the final years of the war, Steuben was appointed as the chief of staff of General George Washington.

Baron von Steuben Statue

Baron von Steuben Statue

Facts about Baron von Steuben 5: place and date of birth

Steuben was born on 17 September 1730 in Magdeburg. It was a fortress town. His mother was Elizabeth von Jagvodin. His father was Capt. Baron Wilhelm von Steuben who worked as a Royal Prussian Engineer.

Facts about Baron von Steuben 6: the early life

The young Steuben who was only 14 years old volunteered himself on the campaigns of the Austrian Succession war along with his father.

Baron von Steuben Image

Baron von Steuben Image

Facts about Baron von Steuben 7: joining the army

When he was 17 years old, Steuben joined the Prussian army. In the Seven years’ war, he was appointed as the second lieutenant. In 1757, he was injured during the Battle of Prague. In 1759, he got promotion as the first lieutenant after he became the adjutant of General Johann von Mayer. Find out facts about American veterans here.

Facts about Baron von Steuben 8: a baron

Steuben became a baron in 1771. Since Steuben had financial problem after he was discharged from the Prussian army, she hoped to borrow some money from Prince when he accompanied him in that year to France. He was deeply in debt after he was failed to get some fund. He went back to Germany in 1775.

Baron von Steuben Facts

Baron von Steuben Facts

Facts about Baron von Steuben 9: Benjamin Franklin

Steuben was introduced to Benjamin Franklin by French Minister of War, Claude Louis. But Franklin cannot offer him any pay or rank in American army. Get facts about American history here.

Facts about Baron von Steuben 10: George Washington

Steuben was introduced to George Washington. Then he could have great military career under Washington.

Baron von Steuben

Baron von Steuben

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