Franz von John
Austrian general (1815–1876) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Franz Freiherr von John (20 November 1815 – 25 May 1876) was an Austrian Feldzeugmeister, Chief of the General Staff, and Minister of War.
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Franz Freiherrr von John | |
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Born | (1815-11-20)20 November 1815 Bruck an der Leitha |
Died | 25 May 1876(1876-05-25) (aged 60) Vienna |
Allegiance | Austrian Empire |
Years of service | 1835–1876 |
Rank | Feldzeugmeister |
Commands held | Chief of the General Staff Minister of War |
Battles/wars | First Italian Independence War
Second Italian War of Independence Third Italian War of Independence |
Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa |
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