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Franz Graf von Wimpffen
Austrian general and admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Franz Emil Lorenz Heeremann Graf von Wimpffen (2 April 1797 – 26 November 1870) was an Austrian General and Admiral who served as Administrative Head of the Austro-Hungarian Navy from 1851 to 1854.
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Quick Facts Generalfeldmarschall, Statthalter of the Austrian Littoral ...
Franz Graf von Wimpffen | |
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![]() Wimpffen photographed by Ludwig Angerer (1860) | |
Statthalter of the Austrian Littoral | |
In office 1850–1854 | |
Appointed by | Franz Joseph I |
Preceded by | Johann von Grimschitz |
Succeeded by | Eduard von Bach |
Rector of Milan | |
In office 3 August 1848 – 6 January 1849 | |
Appointed by | Franz Joseph I |
Preceded by | Gabrio Casati |
Succeeded by | Antonio Pestalozza |
Personal details | |
Born | (1797-04-02)2 April 1797 Prague, Bohemia, Austria |
Died | 26 November 1870(1870-11-26) (aged 73) Gorizia, Istria, Austria-Hungary |
Spouse |
Marianne von Eskeles
(m. 1825; died 1862) |
Children | Heinrich Franz Viktor Agidius Maria |
Profession | Military officer |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1813–1870 |
Rank | Second lieutenant Major general Field marshal Admiral (navy) |
Unit | Trieste Brigade 1st Austrian Army |
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