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Ludwig von Wurmb.
Hessian general, fought in American War for Independence (1736-1813)
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About Ludwig von Wurmb
Ludwig von Wurmb was a lieutenant general in the army of Hesse-Kassel during the Napoleonic Wars. In the English-speaking world he is probably best known for his service for the British in North America during the War of American Independence, when, as a lieutenant colonel, he commanded the Hessian Jäger corps in campaigns throughout the war. His military service career spanned more than 50 years.
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- Citizenship
- Hessen-Kassel
- Born
- May 10, 1736
- Died
- April 5, 1813