Eugen Anton Theophil von Podbielski
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Eugen Anton Theophil von Podbielski (17 October 1814 – 31 October 1879) was a general in the Prussian Army. He was born in Köpenick and originally was a cavalry officer. Podbielski served as Quartermaster-General of the German General Staff during the Austro-Prussian War and again the Franco-Prussian War. As such he was the operations officer and Deputy Chief of Staff. Afterwards he was made Inspector-General of Artillery.[1] He also became the namesake of the 5th (1st Silesian) Field Artillery Regiment.[citation needed] He eventually was promoted to General of the Cavalry. Theophil von Podbielski died in Berlin.[1] Having five daughters; his son Victor von Podbielski became a general as well and served as a Prussian minister afterwards.[citation needed]
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[edit]- ^ a b "Eugen Anton Theophil von Podbielski". Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (in German). Vol. 26. Leipzig: Duncker & Humblot. 1888. pp. 339–341.