Franjo Jelačić
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Baron Franjo Jelačić Bužimski (English: Franz Jellacic / Francis Yellachich of Buzhim; German: Franz Jellačić von Buzim; Hungarian: Ferenc Jellacsics de Buzim; 14 April 1746 – 4 February 1810) was a Croatian military officer and nobleman, a member of the House of Jelačić. He began his service in the Habsburg army as a Grenz infantry officer and fought against the Ottoman Empire. During the French Revolutionary Wars he received promotion to the rank of general officer and won an outstanding victory at Feldkirch. His later career proved that his martial abilities were limited. He twice led independent division-sized forces in the Napoleonic Wars, with unhappy results. He was Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian infantry regiment from 1802 until his death.
Baron Franjo Jelačić Bužimski | |
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Born | (1746-04-14)14 April 1746 Petrinja, Kingdom of Croatia, Habsburg monarchy |
Died | 4 February 1810(1810-02-04) (aged 63) Zalaapáti, Kingdom of Hungary, Austrian Empire |
Allegiance | Habsburg Monarchy Austrian Empire |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1763–1810 |
Rank | Feldmarschall-Leutnant |
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Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa (1799) |
Relations | Josip Jelačić, son Ana Portner von Höflein, wife |
Other work | Inhaber Infantry Regiment Nr. 62 |