Franz Joseph, Marquis de Lusignan
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 |
| Branch | 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 |
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.