Benedikt Kühn
Benedikt Kühn (born March 21, 1777 in Mainz , † August 9, 1854 in Karlsruhe ) was a major general from Baden .
In 1806 Benedikt Kühn began his military career as prime lieutenant, in 1808 he became staff captain and in 1809 captain 2nd class. In 1813 he was promoted to major in the "Grand Duke" regiment, in 1821 to lieutenant colonel and in 1830 to colonel. He was last commander of the 2nd Infantry Regiment from 1832. In 1840 he was promoted to major general and retired.
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Karl Friedrich Order of Merit
- Knight of the French Legion of Honor
- 1826 Commander's Cross of the Order of the Zähringer Lion with oak leaves.
- 1830 Commander's Cross 1st class with star of the Order of the Zähringer Lion with oak leaves.
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| SURNAME | Bold, Benedict |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Baden major general |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 21, 1777 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mainz |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 9, 1854 |
| Place of death | Karlsruhe |