Allegiance Austrian Empire Name Franz of Rank General of Cavalry | Years of service 1780 – 1830 Service/branch Cavalry | |
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Born 18 October 1761
Graz, Austria ( 1761-10-18 ) Died 4 August 1832 (1832-08-05) (aged 70)
Vienna, Austria Battles/wars Austro-Turkish War (1787-1791)
French Revolutionary Wars
Napoleonic Wars | ||
Prince Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg (18 October 1761 – 4 August 1832) joined the army of Habsburg Austria and fought against the Ottoman Turks, winning a prestigious award for bravery. In the 1790s, he served in the wars against the First French Republic and received promotion to general officer. During the Napoleonic Wars he led a division in 1805 and an army corps in 1809. He became a member of the Hofkriegsrat (Aulic Council) in 1811. He was the Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian light cavalry regiment from 1801 until his death.
Wagram
At the Battle of Wagram, Rosenberg commanded the IV Armeekorps on the left flank.
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