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Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg

German Duke, general, and advisor to the Stadhouder of the Netherlands (1718-1788) · Germany · On the map · Politicians · Died at 69

Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Bevern was a field-marshal in the armies of the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Republic, the elected Duke of Courland (1741). From 13 November 1750 to 1766 he was the Captain-General of the Netherlands, where he was known as the Duke of Brunswick or Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel.

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Another brother was Duke Ferdinand of Brunswick who led the Allied Anglo-German army during the Seven Years' War.

Country
Germany
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1718 to 1788 · aged 69