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November 28, 1794
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Prussian-American general (born 1730)
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand Freiherr von Steuben, also referred to as Baron von Steuben, was a Prussian-born army officer who played a leading role in the American Revolutionary War by reforming the Continental Army into a disciplined and professional fighting force. His contributions marked a significant improvement in the performance of U.S. troops.