KNYPHAUSEN, WILHELM, BARON VON

vĭlˈhĕlm bärônˈ fən kənüpˈhouzən, 1716–1800, German general in British service in the American Revolution. He served in the army of Frederick the Great before coming to America with the Hessian troops in 1776. Knyphausen distinguished himself in the battles at White Plains, Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. He commanded (1779–80) New York in the absence of Sir Henry Clinton.

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General Von Steuben
Book by John McAuley Palmer; Yale University Press, 1937
Subjects: Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin--Baron Von--1730-1794
...were still with him. The Baron was delighted. At last he...American troops in battle. But Knyphausen evaded the issue. During...Jersey militia between him and Knyphausen. He gave Steuben command...the first instance to the Barons quarters, and all deserters...a strong body of troops. Knyphausen might be making a feint against...
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The German Element in the War of American Independence
Book by George Washington Greene; Hurd & Houghton, 1876
Subjects: De Kalb, Johann--1721-1780, Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin--Baron Von--1730-1794, United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--German Mercenaries
KALB continued John 89 91 Lt Col 97 Maj Gen Baron De 91 Margaret 91 Mrs 98 106 119 136 140 142 145 147 148 149...KLOPSTOCK, -- 210 KNOBLAUCH, Gen 17 KNOX, -- 86 138 142 146 KNYPHAUSEN, -- 199 LENFANT, -- 34 60 LAFAYETTE, -- 44 55 71 85...
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The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources 1745-1799 - Vol. 38
Book by John C. Fitzpatrick, George Washington; U. S. Government Printing Office, 1944
Subjects: United States--History, United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783, Washington Family
...Adams affair, 3 . 205 n , 274 . Knyphausen, Baron Wilhelm von, * deserting German officers...217 n . Kochler, Col. Johann Wilhelm, exchange, 19 . 250 . Kolhowski...Kolhowski. Kovan, Ensign _____ von, pass, 21 . 389 ; service...
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The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799 - Vol. 12
Book by John C. Fitzpatrick, George Washington; U.S. Government Printing Office, 1931
Subjects: United States--History, United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783, Washington Family
...Joseph, letter to, 108 . Kleinschmidt, Ensign Carl Wilhelm, American service, 304 , 305 Klock, Ensign Jacob...ranking board, 333 ; artillery clothing, 452 . Knyphausen, Baron Wilhelm von, letter to, 352 n. Kosciuszko, Col. Thaddeus...
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The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799 - Vol. 13
Book by George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick; U.S. Government Printing Office, 1931
Subjects: United States--History, United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783, Washington Family
...winter post, 372 , 378 , 445 . Kalb, Johann, ( baron ) de, protection of West Point, 48 , 49 , 152 n...of artillery, 489 , 489 n ; movements, 489 n . Knyphausen, Baron Wilhelm von, flag complaint, 128 .
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Knyphausen, Wilhelm, Baron Von
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
KNYPHAUSEN, WILHELM, BARON VON vil helm baron f n k nup houz n, 1716 1800, German general in British service...before coming to America with the Hessian troops in 1776. Knyphausen distinguished himself in the battles at White Plains, Brandywine...


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