12 July 1712 Uckermark, Margraviate of Brandenburg
Died
2 April 1782 Göritz
Allegiance
Prussia
Rank
Lieutenant General
Battles/wars
Seven Years' War
Battle of Leuthen
Battle of Tornow
Battle of Kay
Battle of Kunersdorf
Awards
Pour le Mérite
Names inscribed on the Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great
Carl Heinrich von Wedel (also spelled Wedell; 12 July 1712 – 2 April 1782) was a Prussian lieutenant general in the War of Austrian Succession (1740–1748), the Seven Years' War (1756–1763), and the War of Bavarian Succession (1778–1779). He fought most notably in the Battle of Tornow in 1758, and the Battle of Kay in 1759. He was instrumental in Frederick the Great's victory at Leuthen in December 1757.
In 1760, Wedel was appointed as Frederick's first Minister of War. He came out of retirement to serve in the War of Bavarian Succession in 1778. Wedel received the Pour le Mérite and his name was inscribed on the Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great in 1851.
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