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COMMANDER // 1748–1806

Franz von Werneck

field marshal-lieutenantHoly Roman Empire2 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1748 – 1806

175017601770178017901800War of the First Coalition · 1792-1797War of the Third Coalition · 1805-1806Battle of Neuwied — April 18, 1797 · Habsburg Austria · War of the First CoalitionUlm Campaign — September 25, 1805 · Austria · War of the Third Coalition

Active service 1797–1805 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 49.

Profile

Franz Freiherr von Werneck, joined the army of Habsburg Austria in 1764 and fought in the Austro-Turkish War from which he emerged as a general officer. During the French Revolutionary Wars, he had a distinguished career until 1797, when he was dismissed for losing a battle. He was reinstated only to surrender his command in 1805 during the War of the Third Coalition and was later brought up on charges. He died while awaiting a court-martial.

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Battles (2)

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