Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg

Prince Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg

Prince Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg
Born (1761-10-18)18 October 1761
Graz, Austria
Died 4 August 1832(1832-08-04) (aged 70)
Vienna, Austria
Allegiance Austrian Empire Austrian Empire
Service/branch Cavalry
Years of service 1780 1830
Rank General of Cavalry
Battles/wars
Awards
Relations House of Orsini-Rosenberg
Other work
  • Inhaber Chevauxleger Regt. # 6
  • Privy Councillor, 1813

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.[1]

Wagram

At the Battle of Wagram, Rosenberg commanded the IV Armeekorps on the left flank.[2]

See also

Notes

  1. Smith-Kudrna, Orsini und Rosenberg
  2. Bowden & Tarbox, p 130-131

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