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Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

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Prussian officer and US Continental army general (1730-1794)

United StatesLived 1730 to 1794 · aged 64
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Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand Fresher von Steuben, often referred to in English as Baron von Steuben, was a Prussian-born army officer who played a leading role in the American Revolutionary War by reforming the Continental Army into a disciplined and professional fighting force. S.

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A portrait of Major General von Steuben wearing the badge of the Society of the Cincinnati by Ralph EarlA portrait of Major General von Steuben wearing the badge of the Society of the Cincinnati by Ralph EarlBaron von Steuben Drilling Troops at Valley Forge, by E. A. Abbey (c. 1904), Pennsylvania State Capitol, HarrisburgBaron von Steuben Drilling Troops at Valley Forge, by E. A. Abbey (c. 1904), Pennsylvania State Capitol, HarrisburgThe Steuben Statue in Valley Forge National Historical ParkThe Steuben Statue in Valley Forge National Historical ParkMount Gulian, Fishkill, NYMount Gulian, Fishkill, NYSteuben's log cabin summer residence, Steuben, New York[36]Steuben's log cabin summer residence, Steuben, New York[36]The Steuben House & his "Jersey Estate", c. 1752, enlarged 1767, in situ, at New Bridge LandingThe Steuben House & his "Jersey Estate", c. 1752, enlarged 1767, in situ, at New Bridge LandingGeneral Von Steuben on a two-cent postage stamp, 1930 issueGeneral Von Steuben on a two-cent postage stamp, 1930 issue

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Order of Fidelity
Society of the Cincinnati

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Axel von Fersen the YoungerAlso won Society of the CincinnatiAlexander GorchakovAlso won Order of FidelityFrançois Christophe de KellermannAlso won Order of FidelityFrançois Joseph Paul de GrasseAlso won Society of the CincinnatiTadeusz KościuszkoAlso won Society of the CincinnatiGrand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich of RussiaAlso won Order of Fidelity

About this person

Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand Fresher von Steuben, often referred to in English as Baron von Steuben, was a Prussian-born army officer who played a leading role in the American Revolutionary War by reforming the Continental Army into a disciplined and professional fighting force. His contributions marked a significant improvement in the performance of U.S. troops, and he is consequently regarded as one of the fathers of the United States Army.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1730 to 1794 · aged 64
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