August von Vécsey
August, Graf von Vécsey or August Vécsey de Hernádvécse et Hajnácskeő was an Imperial Austrian general of Hungarian descent who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. He won a notable award in 1806 and became a general officer in 1809. That year, he commanded a brigade at Wagram during the War of the Fifth Coalition. His brigade was defeated by superior numbers at Feistritz in September 1813. He led his troops during the subsequent Italian campaign in 1813 and 1814. He was promoted to higher rank in 1820 and 1840.
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Date of Birth
August 22nd, 1775
Age
251
Birth Place
Ukraine, Lviv Oblast
Date of Death
January 15th, 1857
Died Aged
81
Star Sign
Leo
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