Wilhelm von Tegetthoff
Austrian admiral (1827–1871) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilhelm von Tegetthoff (23 December 1827 – 7 April 1871) was an Austrian admiral. He commanded the fleet of the North Sea during the Second Schleswig War of 1864, and the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. He is often considered by some Austrian historians to be one of the most adept naval officers of the 19th-century, due to his tactical inventiveness, sense of command, and inspirational leadership.[1][2]
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Wilhelm von Tegetthoff | |
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Born | (1827-12-23)23 December 1827 Marburg, Duchy of Styria, Austrian Empire (now Maribor in Slovenia) |
Died | 7 April 1871(1871-04-07) (aged 43) Vienna, Austria-Hungary (modern Austria) |
Allegiance | Austrian Empire Austria-Hungary |
Service/ | Austro-Hungarian Navy |
Years of service | 1840–1871 |
Rank | Viceadmiral |
Battles/wars | Second Schleswig War |
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