Christoph II,
Burggraf and Count of Dohna-Schlodien
Christoph II is memorialized on the Equestrian Statue of Frederick the Great in Berlin
Born
(1702-10-25)October 25, 1702
Schlodien
Died
May 19, 1762(1762-05-19) (aged 59)
Berlin, Prussia
Nationality
Prussian
Known for
General Prussian military in Silesian Wars and Seven Years' War
Relatives
Christopher I, Burgrave and Count of Dohna-Schlodien
Christoph II, Burggraf and Count of Dohna-Schlodien (25 October 1702 in Schlodien – 19 May 1762 in Berlin) was a Prussian general. He was the son of Christopher I, Burgrave and Count of Dohna-Schlodien (1665–1733). He served in the armies of Frederick William I of Prussia and his son, Frederick II, in the Silesian and Seven Years' wars. He was particularly successful at the Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf, and instrumental in relieving Siege of Kolberg.
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