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Gustav AlvenslebenPrussian general.
Date of Birth: 30.09.1803
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Gustav von Alvensleben
- Senior Positions and Polish Uprising
- Wars of German Unification
- Decorations and Late Life
Gustav von Alvensleben
Early Life and Military Career
Gustav von Alvensleben, brother of Konstantin von Alvensleben, was born on September 30, 1803, in Eichenbarleben. He received his education at the Berlin Cadet Corps and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the army in 1821. In 1841, he was promoted to captain, and in 1847, he became a major in the General Staff.
Senior Positions and Polish Uprising
From 1850, Alvensleben served as Chief of Staff of the 7th Army Corps. He was promoted to colonel in 1855 and to major general in 1858. In 1861, he was appointed Adjutant General to the Prussian King.
With the outbreak of the Polish Uprising in 1863, Alvensleben was sent to St. Petersburg, where he negotiated a convention with Prince A. M. Gorchakov. This agreement allowed Russian troops to cross the Prussian border to pursue insurgents, but it was not ratified.
Wars of German Unification
In 1865, Alvensleben was promoted to lieutenant general. He played an active role in reorganizing the Prussian army before the Wars of German Unification. He participated in the war against Austria in 1866 and against France in 1870-1871.
During the first campaign, Alvensleben served at the headquarters, where he opposed Moltke's strategic plans. In the second campaign, he commanded the 4th Army Corps, with which he distinguished himself at Beaumont, Sedan, and Paris.
Decorations and Late Life
On December 27, 1870, the Russian Emperor Alexander II awarded Alvensleben with the Order of St. George, 4th class. He died on June 30, 1881, in Gernerode.
Among his many decorations, Alvensleben held the Order "Pour le Mérite."
