Ferdinand Willem, Duke of Württemberg-Neuenstadt
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Ferdinand Willem of Württemberg-Neuenstadt
Ferdinand Willem, Duke of Wurttemberg-Neuenstadt (12 September 1659, Neuenstadt am Kocher – 7 June 1701, Sluis) was a general in the Dutch army.
Ferdinand Wilhelm (original German spelling) was the sixth child of Frederick (Württemberg-Neuenstadt). He fought at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 and the Battle of Steenkerque in 1692.
Appointed general on 20 August 1693 after the Battle of Neerwinden, he became commander of the Garde te Voet as successor of Count Solms, who was killed at the battle.
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