Major-General Johann Heinrich Karl von Bernewitz, styled John de Bernewitz when in British service, (27 December 1760 – 13 December 1821) was a British Army officer who served as General Officer Commanding the 7th Division during the Peninsular War.
John de Bernewitz | |
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| Native name | Johann Heinrich Karl von Bernewitz |
| Born | 27 December 1760 Dresden, Saxony |
| Died | 12 December 1821 Brunswick |
| Allegiance | Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Brunswick Army British Army |
| Years of service | 1775–1821 (Brunswick) 1811–1821 (Britain) |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General (Brunswick) Major-General (Britain) |
| Commands held | Black Brunswickers Brunswick Oels Infantry Brigade, 7th Division 7th Division Commandant of Brunswick |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Army Gold Medal Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Military career edit
De Bernewitz was commissioned into the Army of the Electorate of Brunswick-Lüneburg in 1775.[1] He refused to join the Army of the Kingdom of Westphalia when Brunswick-Lüneburg was annexed by Westphalia in 1807. He then commanded the forces of Brunswick-Lüneburg during the rebellion by Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel in 1809.[1] He served under British command during the Peninsular War and commanded a British brigade at the Battle of Salamanca on 22 July 1812.[2] He also briefly served as General Officer Commanding the 7th Division in Spain from 23 September 1812 to 25 October 1812.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "British Generals of the Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815: Bernewitz, John De". Napoleon Series. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ "Battle of Salamanca". British Battles. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ McGuigan, Ron; Burnham, Robert (2017). Wellington's Brigade Commanders. Barnsley, South Yorkshire: Pen & Sword Military. p. 272. ISBN 978-1-47385-079-8.