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Encyclopedia > Prussian Minister of War
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The Prussian War Ministry was gradually established between 1808 and 1809 as part of a series of reforms initiated by the Military Reorganization Commission created after the disastrous Treaty of Paris. The War Ministry was to help bring the army under constitutional control, and, along with the General Staff systematize the conduct of warfare. Gerhard von Scharnhorst, the most prominent and influential of the reformers, served as acting war minister from roughly 1808 until 1810 (he was also Chief of the General Staff). The Prussian flag (small) 1701-1918 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Kingdom of Prussia existed from 1701 until 1918, and from 1871 was the leading kingdom of the German Empire, comprising in its last form almost two-thirds of the area of the Empire. ... The Prime Minister (Ministerpräsident) of Prussia existed in one form or another from 1792 until the dissolution of Prussia in 1947. ... The German General Staff or Großer Generalstab was the most important German weapon for nearly two centuries. ... This page lists Foreign Ministers of Prussia. ... The coat of arms of the Kingdom of Prussia, 1701-1918 The word Prussia (German: Preußen or Preussen, Polish: Prusy, Lithuanian: PrÅ«sai, Latin: Borussia) has had various (often contradictory) meanings: The land of the Baltic Prussians (in what is now parts of southern Lithuania, the Kaliningrad exclave of... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... There are several treaties that have taken place in Paris: Treaty of Paris (1259) - between Henry III of England and Louis IX of France Treaty of Paris (1763) - ended Seven Years War Treaty of Paris (1783) - ended American Revolutionary War Treaty of Paris (1810) - ended war between France and Sweden... The German General Staff or Großer Generalstab was the most important German weapon for nearly two centuries. ... Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst (November 12, 1755 - June 28, 1813) was a general in Prussian service, Chief of the Prussian General Staff, noted for both his writings and his leadership during the Napoleonic Wars. ...

Prussian Ministers of War, 1808 - 1918
Minister Years
Gerhard von Scharnhorst 1 March 180817 June 1810
Karl Georg Albrecht Ernst von Hake 17 June 1810August 1813
Hermann von Boyen 3 June 1814November 1819
Karl Georg Albrecht Ernst von Hake November 1819October 1833
Job von Witzleben October 18331837
Gustav von Rauch 18371 March 1841
Hermann von Boyen 1 March 18416 October 1847
Ferdinand von Rohr 6 October 18472 April 1848
Karl von Reyher 2 April 184826 April 1848
August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz 26 April 184816 June 1848
Ludwig Freiherr Roth von Shreckenstein 16 June 18487 September 1848
Ernst von Pfuel 7 September 18482 November 1848
Karl von Strotha 2 November 184827 February 1850
August von Stockhausen 27 February 185031 December 1851
Eduard von Bonin 31 December 18511854
Friedrich Graf von Waldersee 18546 November 1858
Eduard von Bonin 6 November 185828 November 1859
Albrecht Graf von Roon 5 December 18599 November 1873
Georg von Kameke 9 November 18733 March 1883
Paul Bronsart von Schellendorf 3 March 18838 April 1889
Julius von Verdy du Vernois 8 April 18894 October 1890
Hans von Kaltenborn-Stachau 4 October 189019 October 1893
Walther Bronsart von Schellendorf 19 October 189314 August 1896
Heinrich von Gossler 14 August 189615 August 1903
Karl von Einem 15 August 190311 August 1909
Josias von Heeringen 11 August 19097 June 1913
Erich von Falkenhayn 7 June 191321 January 1915
Adolf Wild von Hohenborn 21 January 191529 October 1916
Hermann von Stein 29 October 19169 October 1918
Heinrich Scheuch 9 October 19189 November 1918
Walther Reinhardt† 2 January 191913 February 1919

for further succession, see Defence Minister of Germany
Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst (November 12, 1755 - June 28, 1813) was a general in Prussian service, Chief of the Prussian General Staff, noted for both his writings and his leadership during the Napoleonic Wars. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... June 17 is the 168th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (169th in leap years), with 197 days remaining. ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... June 17 is the 168th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (169th in leap years), with 197 days remaining. ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Note: as an adjective (stressed on the second syllable instead of the first), august means honorable. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Leopold Hermann Ludwig von Boyen (20 June or July 23, 1771- February 15, 1848) served as an army officer who helped to reform the Prussian army in the early 19th century. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. ... 1819 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. ... 1819 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Leopold Hermann Ludwig von Boyen (20 June or July 23, 1771- February 15, 1848) served as an army officer who helped to reform the Prussian army in the early 19th century. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... October 6 is the 279th day of the year (280th in Leap years). ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... October 6 is the 279th day of the year (280th in Leap years). ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 2 April is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 2 April is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... June 16 is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (168th in leap years), with 198 days remaining. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... June 16 is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (168th in leap years), with 198 days remaining. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... November 2 is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 59 days remaining. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... November 2 is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 59 days remaining. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... February 27 is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... February 27 is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1852 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1852 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... November 28 is the 332nd day (333rd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Albrecht Graf von Roon Prussian Minister of War Albrecht Theodor Graf Emil von Roon (30 April 1803 - 23 February 1879) was a Prussian soldier and politician. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... November 9 is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 52 days remaining. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... November 9 is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 52 days remaining. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Paul Bronsart von Schellendorf (1832 - 1891), Prussian general, was born at Danzig in 1832. ... March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (99th in leap years). ... 1889 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Julius von Verdy du Vernois (1832-1910) was a German general and staff officer, chiefly noted for his military writings. ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (99th in leap years). ... 1889 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in Leap years). ... 1890 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in Leap years). ... 1890 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... October 19 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... October 19 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining. ... 1896 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining. ... 1896 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasnt had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasnt had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. ... August 11 is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Josias von Heeringen (1850–1926) was a German general of the imperial era who saw service in the First World War. ... August 11 is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ... 1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Erich von Falkenhayn Chief of the General Staff Erich von Falkenhayn (11 November 1861 - 8 April 1922) was a German soldier and Chief of the General Staff during World War I. Falkenhayn was a career soldier. ... June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ... 1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1915 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1915 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... October 29 is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 63 days remaining. ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... October 29 is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 63 days remaining. ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... October 9 is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in Leap years). ... 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... October 9 is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in Leap years). ... 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... November 9 is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 52 days remaining. ... 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... January 2 is the 2nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... February 13 is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This page lists German Defence Ministers. ...


†Between 9 November 1918 and 2 January 1919 there was no Prussian Minister of War. November 9 is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 52 days remaining. ... 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... January 2 is the 2nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...


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Prussian Minister of War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (141 words)
The Prussian War Ministry was gradually established between 1808 and 1809 as part of a series of reforms initiated by the Military Reorganization Commission created after the disastrous Treaty of Paris.
The War Ministry was to help bring the army under constitutional control, and, along with the General Staff systematize the conduct of warfare.
Gerhard von Scharnhorst, the most prominent and influential of the reformers, served as acting war minister from roughly 1808 until 1810 (he was also Chief of the General Staff).
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