About Adolf von Schwarzenberg
Lived 1551 – 1600 (aged 48–49). Adolf von Schwarzenberg was a German military leader.
Count Adolf von Schwarzenberg (1547 – 29 July 1600) was a general of the Holy Roman Empire whose sword, along with that of his descendant Prince Karl Philipp, is preserved in the arsenal of Vienna. He fought in the wars of religion, but was chiefly distinguished in the wars against the Turks on the eastern frontier. He was killed in a mutiny of the soldiers at Pápa in the Kingdom of Hungary in 1600 during the Long Turkish War.
His only son was Adam von Schwarzenberg (1583–1641), advisor of George William, Elector of Brandenburg during the Thirty Years' War.
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Who was Adolf von Schwarzenberg?
Austrian general
When was Adolf von Schwarzenberg born?
Adolf von Schwarzenberg was born in 1551 in Gimborn.
When did Adolf von Schwarzenberg die?
Adolf von Schwarzenberg died on 29 July 1600 in Pápa.
What was Adolf von Schwarzenberg's occupation?
Adolf von Schwarzenberg was a military leader.
What nationality was Adolf von Schwarzenberg?
Adolf von Schwarzenberg was German.
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