Peter Melander, Graf von Holzappel
Peter Melander, Graf von Holzappel | |
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Peter Melander von Holtzapel, currently at the Swedish Nationalmuseum | |
| Born | 8 February 1589 |
| Died | 17 May 1648 (aged 59) |
| Allegiance | Dutch Republic Republic of Venice |
| Rank | Generalfeldmarschall |
| Conflicts | Thirty Years War
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Peter Melander, Count of Holzappel (8 February 1589 – 17 May 1648) was a German general who was a Protestant military leader in the Thirty Years' War until 1640 when he switched sides and even became Chief of the imperial army from 1647 until his death.