Franz von Werneck
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Franz Freiherr von Werneck (13 October 1748 – 17 January 1806), enlisted in the army of Habsburg Austria and fought in the Austro-Turkish War, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars. He had a distinguished career until 1797, when he was dismissed for losing a battle, and reinstated in 1805. In that year he surrendered his command and was later brought up on charges. He died while awaiting a court-martial.
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Franz Freiherr von Werneck | |
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Born | 13 October 1748 (1748-10-13) Stuttgart, Duchy of Württemberg, modern-day Germany |
Died | 17 January 1806 (1806-01-18) (aged 57) Hradec Králové, modern-day Czech Republic |
Allegiance | Austrian Empire |
Service/ | Infantry |
Rank | Feldmarschallleutnant |
Battles/wars | Austro-Turkish War (1787-1791) French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa, KC 1790, CC 1796 |
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