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Artur von Mecenseffy
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Artur Edler von Mecenseffy (23 June 1865 – 6 October 1917) was an Austro-Hungarian Army officer who held the rank of Feldmarschall-leutnant ("lieutenant field marshal") and served during World War I, becoming the highest-ranking officer of Austria-Hungary to be killed on the battlefield.
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Birth name | Artur Edler von Mecenseffy |
Born | (1865-06-23)23 June 1865 Vienna, Austrian Empire |
Died | 6 October 1917(1917-10-06) (aged 52) Asiago, Kingdom of Italy |
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Years of service | 1882–1917 |
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Commands held | 10th Infantry Division 6th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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