Peter von Vécsey

(1768-1809)

Austrian-Hungarian general

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Peter, Freiherr von Vécsey or Peter Vécsey de Hernádvécse et Hajnácskeő (Hungarian: hernádvécsei és hajnácskeői gróf Vécsey Péter; 13 July 1768 – 21 July 1809) was an Imperial Austrian military commander of Hungarian descent who took part in the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. As a Freiherr (Baron), he was a member of the Austrian landless nobility. He make his mark while leading cavalry units and advanced in rank to become a general officer in 1808. He led an independent brigade during part of the 1809 campaign, and was mortally wounded while leading his troops in battle.

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Born	13 July 1768 Bodolló, Abauj, Hungary
Died	21 July 1809 (aged 41) Mikulov (Nikolsburg), Austrian Empire, modern-day Czech Republic
Zodiac	Cancer
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