Riedesel Friedrich Adolph Baron 1738-1800 German Officer Born In
Rhine-Hesse. Educated at Marburg. Served on the staff of Prince
Ferdinand of Brunswick in the Seven Years' War, and took part in the
battle of Minden. In 1776 attached to the British forces in North
America, and while in Quebec organized his troops to meet colonial
methods of fighting. Took part in the capture of Ticonderoga, and in the
defeat of the Americans at Hubbardton. In 1777 taken prisoner at
Saratoga, and exchanged in 1779. Returned to Germany, 1783, and promoted
lieutenant-general, 1787. Commandant of the city of Brunswick, 1794.