John de Bernewitz
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Nativename
Johann Heinrich Karl von Bernewitz
Died12 December 1821 (aged 60)
John de Bernewitz | |
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| Native name | Johann Heinrich Karl von Bernewitz |
| Born | 27 December 1760 |
| Died | 12 December 1821 (aged 60) |
| Allegiance | Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg United Kingdom |
| Branch | Brunswick Army British Army |
| Service years | 1775–1821 (Brunswick) 1811–1821 (Britain) |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General (Brunswick) Major-General (Britain) |
| Commands | Black Brunswickers Brunswick Oels Infantry Brigade, 7th Division 7th Division Commandant of Brunswick |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Army Gold Medal Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Major-General Johann Heinrich Karl von Bernewitz (27 December 1760 – 13 December 1821), styled John de Bernewitz when in British service, was a British Army officer who served as General Officer Commanding the 7th Division during the Peninsular War.