Franjo Tomašić
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Franjo Ksaver Tomašić (2 October 1761 – 12 August 1831)[3] was a Croatian baron and a lieutenant field marshal of the Austrian Empire's Army who served as a First Governor of Kingdom of Dalmatia between 1815 and 1831.
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Baron Franjo Ksaver Tomašić | |
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1st Governor of Kingdom of Dalmatia | |
In office 26 December 1813 – 12 August 1831 | |
Appointed by | Emperor Francis II |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Wenzeslau Lilienberg Water |
Personal details | |
Born | (1761-10-02)2 October 1761 Rijeka, Kingdom of Croatia, Austrian Empire (now Croatia) |
Died | 12 August 1831(1831-08-12) (aged 69) Zadar, Kingdom of Dalmatia, Austrian Empire (now Croatia) |
Resting place | City Cemetery of Zadar[1][2] |
Nationality | Croat |
Alma mater | Theresian Military Academy |
Profession | Soldier |
Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa, Order of Leopold (Knight), Order of the Iron Crown (Knight First Class) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Austrian Empire |
Years of service | 1776–1831 |
Rank | Lieutenant field marshal |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
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