Philipp Friedrich von Rieger
Philipp Friedrich von Rieger (born October 2, 1722 in Stuttgart ; † May 15, 1782 ) was a major general in Württemberg .
Life
The son of Georg Konrad Rieger studied law and then joined the cuirassier regiment "von Rochow" of the Prussian army as an auditor . Before the beginning of the Seven Years' War , Rieger returned to Württemberg and in 1755 received a position as captain and regimental quartermaster in the district dragon regiment . In 1757 he became a major and in 1760 a colonel . In the service of Duke Carl Eugen , he is said to have committed injustices and acts of violence, while otherwise he was unselfish and incorruptible.
When the Duke needed troops for the Seven Years' War in 1757, Rieger hired soldiers and raised funds. However, Prime Minister Count Montmartin , jealous of his influence, accused him of treacherous association with Prussia. On November 28, 1762, he was demoted on the Paradeplatz in Stuttgart by the Duke himself, who tore his medals from him, and deported to the Hohentwiel . Here he was serving a four-year prison sentence, the first 16 months of which in solitary confinement. In 1766 he was released at the request of the estates .
In 1775 the Duke took him back into service and in 1776 appointed him commandant of Hohenasperg , where Rieger took over the prisoners, e. B. Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart , is said to have abused. He died a major general on May 15, 1782.
Friedrich Schiller , whose godfather he was, reproduced his fate in the story Spiel des Schicksals in free poetic treatment.
literature
- Eugen Schneider : Rieger, Philipp Friedrich . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 28, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1889, pp. 546-548.
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| SURNAME | Rieger, Philipp Friedrich von |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Württemberg major general |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 2, 1722 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stuttgart |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 15, 1782 |