Johann von Seydlitz

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Prussian_Army
gptkbp:associatedWith Prussian_military_reforms
gptkbp:awards Order of the Black Eagle
Order of Saint John
gptkbp:born February 2, 1705
gptkbp:children gptkb:Johann_Friedrich_von_Seydlitz
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Seydlitz_Cavalry
gptkb:Prussian_cavalry
gptkbp:contributedTo Prussian_military_history
gptkbp:contribution modern cavalry tactics
gptkbp:depictedIn documentaries
films
historical literature
gptkbp:died April 24, 1773
gptkbp:famousFor leadership in the Seven Years' War
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 18th century
gptkbp:historicalSignificance tactics in warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Johann von Seydlitz
gptkbp:influence military strategy
gptkbp:influenced cavalry units worldwide
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Frederick_the_Great
European_military_leaders
gptkbp:inspiration military leaders
gptkbp:involvedIn gptkb:Battle_of_Kunersdorf
gptkb:Battle_of_Kloster_Kampen
gptkb:Battle_of_Mollwitz
Seven Years' War
War of Austrian Succession
Battle of Chotusitz
Battle of Hohenfriedberg
Battle of Prague
Battle of Torgau
Battle of Zorndorf
Battle of Freiberg
Battle of Jena.
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Seydlitz
cavalry tactics
gptkbp:legacy influential military leader
gptkbp:militaryRank Lieutenant General
cavalry
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Prussian
gptkbp:nickname The Great Seydlitz
gptkbp:notableBattle gptkb:Battle_of_Rossbach
Battle of Leuthen
gptkbp:occupation military commander
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Silesia
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Berlin
gptkb:St._Mary's_Church,_Berlin
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Hans_von_Kleist
gptkbp:rank General
gptkbp:recognizedBy cavalry charges
gptkbp:serviceYears 1723–1773
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Anna_von_Seydlitz
gptkbp:strategicGoals cavalry commander
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Friedrich_Wilhelm_von_Seydlitz
gptkbp:taught military tactics