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Karl Philipp von Wrede

1767–1838 · 19th century · Also known as Prince Wrede

Karl Philipp von Wrede was a Bavarian field marshal. He commanded Bavarian troops alongside Napoleon, including in the Russian campaign of 1812, then negotiated the Treaty of Ried in 1813 by which Bavaria joined the Allies. He led an Austro-Bavarian army that failed to stop Napoleon's retreat at the Battle of Hanau, and represented Bavaria at the Congress of Vienna.

Karl Philipp von Wrede
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