Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg explained

Prince Franz Seraph von Orsini-Rosenberg
Birth Date:1761 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Graz, Austria
Death Place:Vienna, Austria
Allegiance: Austrian Empire
Branch:Cavalry
Serviceyears:1780  - 1830
Rank:General of Cavalry
Relations: House of Orsini-Rosenberg

Prince Franz Seraph von Orsini-Rosenberg (18 October 1761  - 4 August 1832) was born a member of Orsini-Rosenberg family, son of Prince Vinzenz Fererius von Orsini-Rosenberg and Maria Juliana, Countess von Stubenberg.

He joined the army of Habsburg Austria and fought against the Ottoman Turks, winning a prestigious award for bravery. In the 1790s, he served in the wars against the First French Republic and received promotion to general officer. During the Napoleonic Wars he led a division in 1805 and an army corps in 1809. He became a member of the Hofkriegsrat (Aulic Council) in 1811. He was the Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian light cavalry regiment from 1801 until his death.[1]

Wagram

At the Battle of Wagram, Rosenberg commanded the IV Armeekorps on the left flank.[2]

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  1. Smith-Kudrna, Orsini und Rosenberg
  2. Bowden & Tarbox, p 130-131