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- When he counterattacked the Revolutionary French who had invaded Germany, in 1793, he recaptured Mainz, but resigned in 1794 in protest at interference by Frederick William II of Prussia. He returned to command the Prussian army in 1806 (aged 71!) but was routed by Napoleon's marshal Davout at Auerstedt and died of the wounds he received.
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