Eduard Gustav Heinrich Schubarth

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Eduard Gustav Heinrich Schubarth (born September 20, 1807 in Berlin , † November 20, 1889 in Görlitz ) was a Prussian major general .

Life

origin

His parents were the businessman Karl Ludwig Schubarth and his wife Johanna Karoline, née Hübner.

Military career

Schubarth attended the city ​​school in Schmiedeberg and joined the 5th Pioneer Department of the Prussian Army as a pioneer on October 10, 1825 . There he was on July 13, 1827 Portepeefähnrich and graduated from October 1827 to September 1830 the United Artillery and Engineering School . In the meantime, Schubarth was promoted to secondary lieutenant and, under the aggregation of the 3rd engineer inspection, he was commanded to the 4th engineer department. On June 22, 1832 he was assigned to the department and commanded to the Wesel Fortress . From there he came to the 8th Pioneer Department in 1833 and again to the 4th Pioneer Department in 1834, where he worked as an adjutant from May 1836 . On October 1, 1838, Schubarth was transferred to the second engineer inspection and assigned to the fortification service in Erfurt . At the end of March 1843 he was promoted to prime lieutenant and on January 1, 1844, he was transferred to the 4th fortress inspection as adjutant. Promoted to captain on March 27, 1848 , he came to the 3rd engineer inspection on May 30, 1848 and became commander of the 2nd company of the 4th engineer division. On May 30, 1849, Schubarth was first assigned to the Department of Engineering Affairs of the War Ministry and, on July 2, 1850, was transferred to the 1st Engineer Inspection, left in this command. There he became major without a patent on June 4, 1853 , which he received on November 14, 1854. On April 15, 1858, he moved from the square to the fortress Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein as an engineer officer . There he became lieutenant colonel on May 31, 1859 and on October 3, 1859 with the Order of the Red Eagle III. Excellent class with swords on rings. He was appointed inspector of the 5th fortress inspection on July 21, 1861 and promoted to colonel on October 18, 1861 . He came on October 28, 1863 as an inspector in the 1st fortress inspection and received his departure on September 12, 1865 with the character of major general with a pension .

During the period of mobilization on the occasion of the German War , Schubarth was put up for disposal on May 29, 1866 with his pension and used as the inspector of the 2nd fortress inspection.

In his assessment of 1847: “A useful officer who tries with great zeal and undaunted diligence to appear useful and to train himself scientifically. His artistry deserves commendation. It is suitable for fortification and pioneer service. His leadership and demeanor are impeccable, and his economic situation is in order. "

Civil life

After his departure, Schubarth was a member of the Görlitz city ​​council until his death . For many years he chaired the art association for Upper Lusatia and the branch association of the Gustav Adolf Association . He was involved in the Natural Research Society in Görlitz and was its president from 1867 to 1869. He was also an honorary member of the Natural Science Society ISIS Dresden since 1868 . He died in Görlitz on November 20, 1889.

family

Schubarth married Rosalie Weinich (1805–1878) on October 22, 1834 in Bolkenhain .

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personal data
SURNAME Schubarth, Eduard Gustav Heinrich
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Prussian major general
DATE OF BIRTH September 20, 1807
PLACE OF BIRTH Berlin
DATE OF DEATH November 20, 1889
Place of death Goerlitz