Background
Philipp Carl was the son of Johann Sigismund von Wylich und Lottum (died June 25, 1678) and Josina von Wittenhorst-Sonsfeld (died November 7, 1677).
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Philipp Carl was the son of Johann Sigismund von Wylich und Lottum (died June 25, 1678) and Josina von Wittenhorst-Sonsfeld (died November 7, 1677).
He entered the Dutch army in 1668 and fought in the Franco-Dutch War, ending the war as Lieutenant Colonel. On August 1, 1687, he entered the service of the Margraviate of Brandenburg as Colonel at the head of a regiment. He became Commandant of Wesel, and on September 1, 1692 Governor of Minden.
He fought the French again between 1691 and 1693 in the Low Countries.
On September 20, 1698 he became governor of the Spandau Citadel. At the outbreak of the War of Spanish Succession he was made supreme commander of the Prussian troops in the Netherlands.In 1703 he besieged Rheinberg and Geldern, and later Lille and Tournai.
He fought in the Battle of Blenheim and played an important role in the victories in the Battle of Oudenaarde (Juli 11, 1708) and the Battle of Malplaquet (September 11, 1709). When Prussia received the Duchy of Cleves, Lottum became President of this territory.
On February 27, 1713 the new King Frederick William I of Prussia named him Field Marshal and member of the Secret War Council.