Born: 1 June 1780 · Died: 16 November 1831 · Age at death: 51
How old was Carl von Clausewitz when he died?
Carl von Clausewitz died aged 51. He was born on 1 June 1780 and died on 16 November 1831.
Prussian general and military theorist whose book On War described war as the continuation of politics by other means
Did you know?His most famous work was actually published posthumously by his wife, who edited and organised his unfinished manuscripts.
Quick facts
Date of birth1 June 1780
Date of death16 November 1831
Age at death51
Cause of deathCholera
NationalityPrussian
BirthplaceBurg, Germany
Occupationmilitary officer, military theorist, writer
Editor's Take:
Carl von Clausewitz wrote the most influential book ever on war. He joined the Prussian army at 12 and fought against Napoleon for most of his career. He was captured after the Prussian defeat at Jena. He even joined the Russian army for the 1812 campaign. He later ran the Prussian war college. There he worked on On War, which his widow published after his death. Its best-known idea is that war is a continuation of politics by other means. He also wrote about the "fog" and "friction" of war.
Carl Philipp Gottlieb von Clausewitz ( KLOW-zə-vits; German:; born Carl Philipp Gottlieb Clauswitz; 1 July 1780 – 16 November 1831) was a Prussian army officer and military theorist who stressed the "moral" (in modern terms meaning psychological) and political aspects of waging war.
Carl von Clausewitz's birthday is June 1. He was born on June 1, 1780 in Burg, Germany.
How old was Carl von Clausewitz when he died?
Carl von Clausewitz died on November 16, 1831, aged 51.
Who shares a birthday with Carl von Clausewitz?
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