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Gottfried Heinrich, count zu Pappenheim: Quick Facts

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Born May 29, 1594 • Germany
Died November 17, 1632 (aged 38) • Leipzig • Germany • (Anniversary in 4 days)
Role In Battle of Lützen • Thirty Years’ War

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