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Prince Franz Seraph von Orsini-Rosenberg
Prince Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg
Born(1761-10-18)18 October 1761
Graz, Austria
Died4 August 1832(1832-08-04) (aged 70)
Vienna, Austria
AllegianceAustrian Empire Austrian Empire
Service / branchCavalry
Years of service1780 – 1830
RankGeneral of Cavalry
Battles / wars
Awards
Relations House of Orsini-Rosenberg
Other work
  • Inhaber Chevauxleger Regt. # 6
  • Privy Councillor, 1813

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.

See also

Notes

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

References

Printed materials

  • Bowden, Scotty & Tarbox, Charlie. Armies on the Danube 1809. Arlington, Texas: Empire Games Press, 1980.
  • Smith, Digby. The Napoleonic Wars Data Book. London: Greenhill, 1998. ISBN 1-85367-276-9

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