Georg Rimpler

Georg Rimpler (born 1636, died 1683) was a German military engineer. A well-travelled engineer, Rimpler served in a number of European armies before being appointed Chief Engineer of the Holy Roman Empire in 1681. He was killed during the 1683 Siege of Vienna.

Born1636 (most cited), possibly 1634 or 1635
Leisnig, Electorate of Saxony
DiedAugust 3, 1683(1683-08-03) (aged 46–47)
Vienna, Austria
Allegiance
RankOber-Ingenieur
Kaiserlicher Oberstlieutnant
Battles/warsSecond Northern War
  • Siege of Riga

Cretan War

  • Siege of Candia

Great Turkish War

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