Franz Joseph, Marquis de Lusignan
Franz Joseph, Marquis de Lusignan (23 June 1753 – 23 December 1832), a Spaniard, joined the Habsburg army and fought against Prussian soldiers and Belgian rebels. During the French Revolutionary Wars, he played a significant role at the Battle of Rivoli in 1797 and became a general officer. He led brigade- and division-sized forces during the Italian campaign of 1799. In the Napoleonic Wars, he twice commanded a division and was so badly wounded in 1809 that he was forced to retire from the army. From 1806 until his death he was proprietor of the Lusignan Infantry Regiment.
Franz Joseph, Marquis de Lusignan | |
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| Born | 23 June 1753 Jaca, Spain |
| Died | 23 December 1832 (aged 79) Ivanovice na Hané, Austrian Empire |
| Allegiance | Habsburg monarchy Austrian Empire |
| Service/ | Infantry |
| Years of service | 1771-1809 |
| Rank | Feldzeugmeister |
| Battles/wars | War of the Bavarian Succession Brabant Revolution French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa |
| Other work | Inhaber, Infantry Regiment # 16 |
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