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Steuben

American  
[stoo-buhn, styoo-, stoo-ben, styoo-, shtoi-buhn] / ˈstu bən, ˈstyu-, stuˈbɛn, styu-, ˈʃtɔɪ bən /

noun

  1. Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von 1730–94, Prussian major general in the American Revolutionary army.


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Appointed inspector general of the Continental Army in May 1778, Steuben overhauled its drill, instilling the professionalism that contributed to final victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

His wrist drapes on an army drill manual by Baron von Steuben, an 18th-century Prussian officer — one of young Prince’s favorite reads.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2022

Many groups, including the DCCC, submitted letters making these points for the Steuben County Supreme Court to consider before its final decision issued Friday.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2022

Steuben County Judge Patrick McAllister said that special master Jonathan Cervas will finish drawing up new maps by May 20.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2022

It was composed of six major-generals—Greene, Stirling, St. Clair, Lafayette, R. Howe, and Steuben; and eight brigadiers—Parsons, Jas.

From The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools by Irving, Washington

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