Philipp Pittoni von Dannenfeld
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Philipp Pittoni Freiherr von Dannenfeld (died 6 October 1824), fought in the army of Habsburg Austria during the French Revolutionary Wars. Promoted to general officer in 1795, he was a brigade commander in northwestern Italy at the time when Napoleon Bonaparte was appointed to lead the opposing French Army of Italy. Pittoni led one of the two main columns at Voltri in April 1796. At Borghetto in May, he unsuccessfully defended the bridge. He led a brigade at Castiglione in August and at Second Bassano and Arcole in November 1796. He retired from service the following year and died at Gorizia in 1824.
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Philipp Pittoni von Dannenfeld | |
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Died | 6 October 1824 Gorizia, Italy |
Allegiance | Habsburg monarchy |
Rank | General-major |
Battles/wars | Battle of Monte Settepani (1795) Battle of Loano (1795) Battle of Voltri (1796) Battle of Borghetto (1796) Battle of Castiglione (1796) Second Battle of Bassano (1796) Battle of Arcole (1796) |
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