Franz Freiherr von Werneck (13 October 1748 – 17 January 1806), enlisted in the army of Habsburg Austria and fought in the Austro-Turkish War, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars. He enjoyed a distinguished career until 1797, when he lost a battle and was dismissed as punishment. He was only reinstated in 1805. In that year he surrendered his command and was later brought up on charges. He died while awaiting a court-martial.
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13 October 1748 Stuttgart, modern-day Germany
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Died |
17 January 1806 (aged 57) Hradec Králové, modern-day Czech Republic
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Zodiac | Libra |
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