Eugen Anton Theophil von Podbielski, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German general
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Place of Birth: Köpenick, Berlin, Germany
About Eugen Anton Theophil von Podbielski
- 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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