Franz Seraph 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.

Prince Franz Seraph von Orsini-Rosenberg
Prince Franz Seraph of Orsini-Rosenberg
Born(1761-10-18)18 October 1761
Graz, Austria
Died4 August 1832(1832-08-04) (aged 70)
Vienna, Austria
AllegianceAustrian Empire Austrian Empire
Service/branchCavalry
Years of service1780 – 1830
RankGeneral of Cavalry
Battles/wars
Awards
Relations House of Orsini-Rosenberg
Other work
  • Inhaber Chevauxleger Regt. # 6
  • Privy Councillor, 1813

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]

See also

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

References

Printed materials
  • Bowden, Scotty & Tarbox, Charlie. Armies on the Danube 1809. Arlington, Texas: Empire Games Press, 1980.
  • Smith, Digby. The Napoleonic Wars Data Book. London: Greenhill, 1998. ISBN 1-85367-276-9
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