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.
Prince Franz Seraph von Orsini-Rosenberg | |
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Born | Graz, Austria | 18 October 1761
Died | 4 August 1832 Vienna, Austria | (aged 70)
Allegiance | Austrian Empire |
Service | Cavalry |
Years of service | 1780 – 1830 |
Rank | General of Cavalry |
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Relations | House of Orsini-Rosenberg |
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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.[1]
Wagram
editAt the Battle of Wagram, Rosenberg commanded the IV Armeekorps on the left flank.[2]
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edit- 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