Promotion To Field Marshal and Later Life
In April 1871, he retired at his own request, but his great services were not forgotten when victory had softened animosities, and he was promoted to field marshal, given a pension of 2000 thalers and made a member of the upper chamber. In the spirit of loyalty which had guided his whole career, he made no attempt to justify his conduct in 1870. His life in retirement was quiet and happy, and he remained healthy to the last. He died at Bad Landeck on 2 August 1877. The 37th Fusiliers of the German army bore his name as part of their regimental title.
See supplement of Militär Wochenblatt (1877 and 1878).
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