Hieronymus von Colloredo-Mansfeld

Hieronymus Karl Graf von Colloredo-Mansfeld (30 March 1775 – 23 July 1822) was an Austrian corps commander during the Napoleonic Wars.[1]

For the archbishop, see Hieronymus von Colloredo.
Hieronymus Karl Graf von Colloredo-Mansfeld.

Early life

Hieronymus Josef Johann Franz Quirinus was born as the younger son of Prince Franz Gundackar I von Colloredo-Mansfeld (1731-1807) and his wife, Countess Anna Maria Isabella von Mansfeld-Vorderort (1750-1794).

Career

During his military career, he played an important part in the German campaign of 1813, which contributed decisively to the coalition victory at the battle of Kulm.

Marriage and issue

He was married to Countess Wilhelmina Johanna von Waldstein-Wartenberg (1775-1840), daughter of Count Georg Christian von Waldstein-Wartenberg (1743-1791) and his wife, Countess Elisabeth Maria von Ulfeldt 91747-1791). They had one son and a daughter:

See also

References and notes
  1. Staff A Biographical Dictionary of Austrian Generals of the Napoleonic Wars: Callenberg - Czollich, website of The Napoleon Series
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