Franz von Weyrother
Franz von Weyrother (1755 – 16 February 1806) was an Austrian staff officer and general who fought during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He drew up the plans for the disastrous defeats at the Battle of Rivoli, Battle of Hohenlinden and the Battle of Austerlitz, in which the Austrian army was defeated by Napoleon Bonaparte twice and Jean Moreau once.
Franz von Weyrother | |
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Weyrother designed the Allied plans for the ill-fated Battle of Austerlitz | |
| Born | 1755 Vienna |
| Died | 16 February 1806 (aged 50–51) |
| Allegiance | Habsburg Monarchy |
| Service/ | chief of staff |
| Years of service | 1761–1806 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Field Marshal |
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