Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm von Lützow

"Ludwig von Lützow" redirects here. For the 19th-century Mecklenburg politician, see Ludwig von Lützow (politician).
Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm Freiherr von Lützow
Born(1782-05-18)18 May 1782
Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia
Died6 December 1834(1834-12-06) (aged 52)
Allegiance Prussia
Branch Prussian Army
Service years1795–1808, 1811–1830 (Prussia)
1808–1811 (Insurgents)
RankLieutenant General
UnitSchill Free Corps
CommandsLützow Free Corps
ConflictsNapoleonic Wars
AwardsPour le Merite with oak leaves

Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm Freiherr von Lützow (18 May 1782 – 6 December 1834) was a Prussian general notable for his organization and command of the Lützow Freikorps of volunteers during the Napoleonic Wars.

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