Adam Ludwig Lewenhaupt
Adam Ludwig Lewenhaupt | |
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 Adam Ludwig Lewenhaupt | |
| Born | 15 April 1659 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 12 February 1719 (aged 59) Moscow, Russia |
| Allegiance |  Holy Roman Empire Sweden |
| Service/ | Holy Roman Army Dutch Army Swedish Army |
| Rank | General |
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Adam Ludwig Lewenhaupt (15 April 1659 – 12 February 1719) was a Swedish general, particularly known for his participation in the Great Northern War.
Biography
He was born on 15 April 1659 in a Swedish
King Charles XII was on campaign in Poland and Saxony. In 1705, Lewenhaupt won the battle of Gemauerthof and was appointed Governor of Riga. In 1708, he was ordered to march east with a supply column, to support Charles's primary invasion force in Russia. This led to the battle of Lesnaya (1708), in which he was defeated and forced to abandon his supplies. In 1709, after having connected with the King's army, Lewenhaupt was given command of the infantry at the disastrous battle of Poltava (1709) and the surrender at Perevolochna. He was kept a prisoner in Russia, and he lived in Moscow until his death on 12 February 1719.[1]
Legacy
His memoirs, edited by his son-in-law, were published at Stockholm in 1757.[2]
References
- New International Encyclopedia(1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.
- ^ "Battle of Poltava". Retrieved 2011-01-18.
External links
Media related to Adam Ludwig Lewenhaupt at Wikimedia Commons
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