Alfred von Schlieffen 1833 – 1913

Biography

Alfred von Schlieffen was born on February 28, 1833, in Berlin, where he would spend his formative years developing the military intellect that would define his career. Rising through the ranks of the Prussian military, he distinguished himself through strategic thinking and dedication to his profession, eventually achieving the highest honor of his service as Field Marshal and Chief of the General Staff. His long life spanned a transformative period in European history, allowing him to witness and shape the military developments of the nineteenth century.

Von Schlieffen passed away on January 4, 1913, in his native Berlin at an advanced age, having devoted most of his adult life to military service and strategic planning. His legacy remained rooted in his hometown, and he was laid to rest at the Invalids’ Cemetery in Berlin’s Mitte district, a fitting place of honor for a man who had given so much to his nation’s defense. He left behind a career marked by his commitment to Prussian military excellence and the responsibilities of high command.