Bülow

Bülow, FRIEDRICH WILHELM, BARON VON, Prussian general, was born in 1755, and entered the army young. When Prussia declared war with France in 1813, it was Bülow that commanded in the first successful encounter with the French at Möckern, and revived the self-confidence of the army after the adverse battle of Lützen. His victories over Oudinot and Ney at Grossbeeren and Dennewitz saved Berlin, and inflicted severe loss on the enemy. He acted a conspicuous part in the battle of Leipzig, and, by taking possession of Montmartre, finished the campaign of 1814. The king acknowledged his services by an estate worth £30,000, and the title of Count of Dennewitz. In the campaign of 1815 he joined Blücher by forced marches, and headed the column that first came to the aid of Wellington at Waterloo. He died at Königsberg, February 25, 1816.