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Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg

1761 – 1832

Austrian general

Military officer Proprietor (Inhaber)

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About Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg

Lived 1761 – 1832 (aged 70–71). Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg was an Austrian military officer and proprietor (Inhaber).

Prince Franz Seraph von Orsini-Rosenberg (18 October 1761 – 4 August 1832) was born a member of Orsini-Rosenberg family, son of Prince Vinzenz Fererius von Orsini-Rosenberg and Maria Juliana, Countess von Stubenberg.

He 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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Important facts

Born

1761, Graz

Birth century

18th century

Died

1832, Vienna

Occupation

Military officer, Proprietor (Inhaber)

Nationality

Habsburg monarchy, Austrian Empire

Awards

Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa; Military Order of Maria Theresa; Order of the Golden Fleece

Also known as

Franz, 2.Fürst von Orsini und Rosenberg

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg?

Austrian general

When was Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg born?

Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg was born in 1761 in Graz.

When did Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg die?

Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg died in 1832 in Vienna.

What was Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg's occupation?

Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg was a military officer and proprietor (Inhaber).

What nationality was Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg?

Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg

· Wikidata: Q85376

· DBpedia: Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg

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