Eugen Anton Theophil von Podbielski
German general
Died when: 65 years 14 days (780 months)Star Sign: Libra
Eugen Anton Theophil von Podbielski (17 October 1814 – 31 October 1879) was a general in the Prussian Army.He was born in Köpenick and originally was a cavalry officer.
Podbielski served as Quartermaster-General of the German General Staff during the Austro-Prussian War and again the Franco-Prussian War.As such he was the operations officer and Deputy Chief of Staff.
Afterwards he was made Inspector-General of Artillery and became the namesake of the 5th (1st Silesian) Field Artillery Regiment.He eventually was promoted to General of the Cavalry.
Having five daughters; his son Victor von Podbielski became a general as well and served as a Prussian minister afterwards.
Theophil von Podbielski died in Berlin.
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