Franz Schlik Military person

Franz Joseph von Schlik of Bassano and Weisskirchen (Prague, 23 May 1789 – Vienna, 17 March 1862) was an Earl and general in the Austrian Empire's army. He was one of the most successful Austrian generals during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.In 1808 he enrolled in the Emperor's army. He was engaged in the Napoleonic Wars. He lost the sight of his right eye in the Battle of Leipzig on 19 October 1813. In 1848, with the rank of Lieutenant general, he was regent of Kraków, Poland.

Personal facts

Franz Schlik
Birth dateMay 23, 1789
Birth place
Prague
Date of deathMarch 17, 1862
Place of death
Vienna

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Military person

award
Order of the Iron Crown
Military Order of Maria Theresa
military operations
Battle of Isaszeg (1849)
Battle of Solferino
Battle of Szikszó
Hungarian Revolution of 1848
Battle of Kápolna
Battle of Tarcal
Battle of Szőreg
Battles of Komárom
Battle of Kassa
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military branch
Cavalry

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