Paul Davidovich
Paul Davidovich | |
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| Born | 1737 Buda, Habsburg monarchy |
| Died | 18 February 1814 Komárno, Austrian Empire |
| Allegiance | Habsburg Monarchy Austrian Empire |
| Branch | Army |
| Years of service | 1757–1814 |
| Rank | General of the Artillery |
| Wars | |
| Awards | Knight of the Military Order of Maria Theresa |
Baron Paul Davidovich or Pavle Davidović (Serbian Cyrillic: Павле Давидовић) (1737, Buda – 18 February 1814, Komárom) became a general of the Austrian Empire and a Knight of the Military Order of Maria Theresa. He played a major role in the 1796 Italian campaign during the French Revolutionary Wars, leading corps-sized commands in the fighting against the French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte. He led troops during the Napoleonic Wars and was Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian infantry regiment.