Ernst Albrecht von Eberstein

Ernst Albrecht von Eberstein (6 June 1605 in Gehofen – 9 June 1676 in Sangerhausen) was a German Army Commander, Saxon Field Marshal and Knight in the Danish Order of the Elephant.

Already at a young age, he joined the army of his uncle who fought for the Dutch Republic.

In November 1659, together with Hans Schack, he won a very important victory over the Swedes at the Battle of Nyborg.

On 1 January 1666 he became Field Marshal of the Saxon troops, a post he held until his death in 1676.

He married Ottilie Elisabeth von Ditfurth (1618-1675) and had 8 sons and 6 daughters.