Ernst Gideon von Laudon
Austrian general (1717–1790) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ernst Gideon von Laudon, since 1759 Freiherr von Laudon (originally Laudohn or Loudon; 13 February 1717 – 14 July 1790), was a Baltic German-born Austrian military officer and one of the most successful opponents of the Prussian king Frederick the Great.
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Ernst Gideon von Laudon | |
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Born | (1717-02-13)13 February 1717 Tootzen Manor [et], Tootzen [lv], Swedish Livonia (in present-day Toce, Madona Municipality, Latvia) |
Died | 14 July 1790(1790-07-14) (aged 73) Nový Jičín, Moravian Margraviate, Holy Roman Empire |
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Allegiance | Russian Empire Holy Roman Empire (from 1742) |
Service/ | Army of the Holy Roman Empire Imperial Army (Holy Roman Empire) |
Years of service | 1732–1790 |
Rank | Generalfeldmarschall |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa, Knight's Cross and Grand Cross Russian Honor Sword from Empress Catherine the Great (1760) Bust in the Walhalla (memorial) |
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