Reimar Constantin von Alvensleben | |
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 Constantin von Alvensleben | |
| Born | (1809-08-26)26 August 1809 Eichenbarleben, Kanton Eichenbarleben, District of Neuhaldensleben, Departement der Elbe,Kingdom of Westphalia |
| Died | 28 March 1892(1892-03-28) (aged 82) |
| Allegiance |  Prussia German Confederation North German ConfederationGerman Empire |
| Branch |  Prussian Army |
| Service years | 1827–1873 |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands | III Army Corps |
| Conflicts | Austro-Prussian War Franco-Prussian War |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite Order of the Black Eagle |
| Relations | Gustav von Alvensleben |
Reimar Constantin von Alvensleben (26 August 1809 – 28 March 1892) was aPrussian (and laterImperial German) general.
Born atEichenbarleben in theProvince of Saxony, Alvensleben entered the Prussian Guards from the cadet corps as a second lieutenant on 27 July 1827. He became first lieutenant on 14 August 1842, captain on 19 September 1848, and major on the GreatGeneral Staff on 18 June 1853, whence after seven years he went to the Ministry of War. He was soon afterwards promoted colonel, and commanded a regiment of Guard infantry up to 1864, when he became a major-general after theSecond Schleswig War.[1]
Alvensleben commanded a brigade of guards in theAustro-Prussian War of 1866. At the action ofSoor (Burkersdorf) on 28 June, he distinguished himself greatly, and at theBattle of Königgrätz where he led the advanced guard of theGuards Corps, his energy and initiative were still more conspicuous. Soon afterwards he succeeded to the command of his division, GeneralWilhelm Hiller von Gärtringen having fallen in the battle; he was promoted lieutenant-general, and retained this command after the conclusion of peace, receiving in addition the orderPour le Mérite for his services.[1]
In 1870, on the outbreak of theFranco-Prussian War, Alvensleben succeededPrince Friedrich Karl in command of theIII Army Corps, which formed part of the 2nd German army.[2] But his questionable judgment with ill-considered attacks atVionville-Mars-la-Tour resulted in heavy casualties.[3] Shortly before his death in 1892 he was awarded theOrder of the Black Eagle.
The Prussian Infantry Regiment Nr. 52 inCottbus was namedvon Alvensleben in his honour.
Kingdom of Prussia:
Ernestine duchies: Commander of theSaxe-Ernestine House Order, 1st Class,April 1859[8]
Russian Empire: Knight of theOrder of St. George, 3rd Class,27 December 1870[9]
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