August von Vécsey
Austro-Hungarian general (1775–1857) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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August, Graf von Vécsey or August Vécsey de Hernádvécse et Hajnácskeő (Hungarian: hernádvécsei és hajnácskeői gróf Vécsey Ágoston; 22 August 1775 – 15 January 1857) was an Imperial Austrian general of Hungarian descent who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. He won a notable award in 1806 and became a general officer in 1809. That year, he commanded a brigade at Wagram during the War of the Fifth Coalition. His brigade was defeated by superior numbers at Feistritz in September 1813. He led his troops during the subsequent Italian campaign in 1813 and 1814. He was promoted to higher rank in 1820 and 1840.
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Born | 22 August 1775 (1775-08-22) Leshniv, Galicia, Austrian Empire modern-day Ukraine |
Died | 15 January 1857 (1857-01-16) (aged 81) Vienna, Austrian Empire |
Allegiance | Habsburg monarchy Austrian Empire |
Service/ | Cavalry, Infantry |
Rank | General der Kavallerie |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
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Other work | Graf, 1813 Sovereign Military Order of Malta, 1843 |
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