Karl Wilhelm Georg von Grolman
(30.07.1777 - 15.9.1843)
place of birth:  Berlin
Königreich Preußen:  Generalstabschef;  General der Infanterie

                          

Although born into the family of a noted judge in Berlin, Grolman opted instead for a military career at the age of 13. Prussian general who served during the wars of liberation (Befreiungskriege) and who replaced Gneisenau as Prussia Chief of General Staff (1814-1819). Later, Infantry Regiment (l. Posensches) Nr. 18, was named in Grolman's honor, as was a fort in the Posen (Poznan) area. Serving as commanding general of V. Army Corps in Posen, he died on 15 September 1843.