Friedrich Wilhelm Leopold Konstantin Quirin Freiherr von Forcade de Biaix facts for kids
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Friedrich Wilhelm Leopold Konstantin Quirin Freiherr von Forcade de Biaix
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Friedrich Wilhelm Leopold Konstantin Quirin von Forcade de Biaix
12 May 1784 |
| Died | 22 October 1840 (aged 56) |
| Burial place | Evangelical Church Cemetery, Breslau, Schlesien, Prussia |
| Title | Baron, Freiherr Lord of Schleibitz, Hamm, Gross-Naedlitz and Loslau Chamberlain Castellan in Neuenrade |
| Spouse(s) | Amalie Ernestine Wilhelmine Elisabeth von Poser and Gross-Naedlitz, from the house of Peuke (1804) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Friedrich Heinrich Ferdinand Leopold von Forcade de Biaix Johanna Christine Wilhelmine von Koschembahr und Skorkau from the house of Ossen |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Prussia |
| Service/ |
Prussian Army |
| Years of service | 1797–1804, 1813–1832 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 23rd Prussian Infantry Regiment (1797–1804) 8th Silesian Landwehr Infantry Regiment (1813–1832) |
| Commands held | Company commander, 8th Silesian Landwehr Infantry Regiment (1813–1832) |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight of the Order of Saint John (1817) Knight of the Iron Cross 2nd Class (1813) Campaign Medal 1813-15 |
Friedrich Wilhelm Leopold Konstantin Quirin Freiherr von Forcade de Biaix (born May 12, 1784 – died October 22, 1840) was a brave Prussian soldier. He became a Major in the army and was honored as a Knight of the Iron Cross 2nd Class for his courage in battle. He also received the Order of Saint John from King Frederick William III of Prussia. Besides his military career, he was a Royal Chamberlain and a Castellan (a person in charge of a castle or district). He also worked as a publisher and theater director.
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Military Service
Friedrich Wilhelm was born in Brieg, a city in Silesia. He came from a family with a strong military background, so he joined the Prussian Army when he was young.
- In 1797, he started his military service in the 23rd Prussian Infantry Regiment.
- He left the army in 1804. That same year, King Frederick William III of Prussia made him a Royal Chamberlain. This was an important position in the royal court.
- In 1808, after his father passed away, Friedrich inherited the role of Castellan of Neuenrade. This meant he was in charge of that area.
- When the country needed him in 1813, he rejoined the army. He helped organize and train six companies of soldiers for the Landwehr, which was a type of reserve army.
- On August 26, 1813, he showed great bravery during the Battle of Dresden. He defended a building called the Red House against many enemy soldiers.
- From 1813 to 1815, he fought in the campaigns of the War of the Sixth Coalition. He was a captain and led a company in the 8th Silesian Landwehr Infantry Regiment.
- In 1817, King Frederick William III of Prussia honored him again, making him a Knight of the Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg).
- He was also a captain in the Gendarmerie (a military police force) in Breslau.
- In 1825, he was officially awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class for his heroic actions at the Red House in 1813.
- He retired from military service in 1832 and passed away in Breslau, Silesia, in 1840.
Family History
Family Symbol
The family's motto was "In Virtute Pertinax", which means "Persistent in Virtue" or "Steadfast in Courage".
The family's Coat of Arms is like a shield divided into four parts.
- On the left side, there's a red lion on a silver background. The lion holds a green oak tree, which means strength. Below that, on a blue background, are three gold stars, symbolizing divine quality.
- On the right side, there's a red castle with three towers on a silver background, representing defense and strength. Below that, on a green background, are three silver roses, symbolizing hope and joy.
- On top of the shield is a count's crown, showing their noble rank. Above the crown is a gold fleur-de-lis, which is a flower symbol from France.
- Two gold lions stand on either side, supporting the shield.
Parents
Friedrich's father was Friedrich Heinrich Ferdinand Leopold von Forcade de Biaix (1747-1808). He was also a Royal Prussian soldier, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He received the Pour le Mérite, which was Prussia's highest military award for bravery. He was also the Castellan of Neuenrade.
His mother was Wilhelmine von Koshembahr und Skorkau (1762-????). They married in 1782.
Marriage and Children
Friedrich Wilhelm married Amalie Ernestine Wilhelmine Elisabeth von Poser und Gross-Naedlitz on November 26, 1804. She was born in 1785 and passed away in 1818.
They had five daughters, but sadly, most of them died very young. By the time his wife passed away in 1818, only one daughter was still alive. The family line ended in 1840 because there were no sons to carry on the family name.
- Adelheid von Forcade de Biaix (1805–1808)
- Emilie von Forcade de Biaix (1806–1808)
- Johanne von Forcade de Biaix (1807–1810)
- Amalie Wilhelmine Henriette Ernestine Bianca von Forcade de Biaix (1811–1880). She was the only daughter who lived to adulthood. She married Heinrich Sylvius Friedrich Adolf von Randow in 1832. He was a Prussian Captain and an engineer who later moved to Brazil.
- An unnamed daughter (born and died in 1818).
Other Family Members
Friedrich had two brothers who also served in the military:
- Wilhelm Friedrich Erdmann Ferdinand von Forcade de Biaix (1786-1816) was a Lieutenant in the Imperial Russian Army. He also received the Pour le Mérite award for his bravery. He went missing in action in 1816.
- Friedrich Wilhelm Ferdinand Ernst Heinrich von Forcade de Biaix (1787-1835), also known as Ferdinand Heinrich von Forcade de Biaix, was a Royal Prussian Major. He received the Iron Cross 2nd Class.
Images for kids
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The Red House in Strehlen near Dresden, during the Battle of Dresden in 1813.
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Another Forcade-Biaix family symbol, from the Silesia Branch.
