Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia (1772-1806)
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Friedrich Ludwig Christian, Prince of Prussia (Schloß Friedrichsfelde, November 18, 1772 - Saalfeld, October 10, 1806), often referred to as Prince Louis Ferdinand, was a German prince and a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars.
He was a son of Prince August Ferdinand of Prussia. Probably the most gifted Prussian soldier of the post-Frederican era, his promise was never fulfilled because of his tragically early death in action at the Battle of Saalfeld commanding 8,300 men against Jean Lannes' V Corps as the French left-hand column strove to break out from the Thuringerwald passes early in the Campaign of 1806. He was killed by Guindet, quartermaster of the 10th French Hussars. As a prominent leader of the Prussian court war-party, his death was grievously felt.
He was also a gifted musician and composed one Octet in F, Op. 12, and one Quartet, Op. 6 in F Minor for piano, violin, viola and cello.
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