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Karl Freiherr von Müffling

German general

Died when: 75 years 212 days (906 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Karl Freiherr von Müffling

Friedrich Karl Ferdinand Freiherr von Müffling, nicknamed Weiss (12 June 1775 – 10 January 1851) was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall and military theorist.He served as Blücher's liaison officer in Wellington's headquarters during the Battle of Waterloo and was one of the organizers of the final victory over Napoleon.

After the wars he served a diplomatic role at the Congress of Aix-la-Chappelle and was a major contributor to the development of the Prussian General Staff as Chief.

Müffling also specialized in military topography and cartography.


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