Michael von Kienmayer
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Michael von Kienmayer (17 January 1756 – 28 October 1828) was an Austrian general. Kienmayer joined the army of the Habsburg monarchy and fought against the Kingdom of Prussia and Ottoman Turkey. During the French Revolutionary Wars, he continued to make his reputation in the cavalry and became a general officer. In the War of the Second Coalition and the Napoleonic Wars he commanded both divisions and corps. He was appointed Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian cavalry regiment in 1802 and held this honor until his death. Later he was the governor of Galicia, Transylvania, and Moravia.
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Michael von Kienmayer | |
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Born | 17 January 1756 (1756-01-17) Vienna, modern-day Austria |
Died | 18 October 1828 (1828-10-19) (aged 72) Vienna |
Allegiance | Habsburg Monarchy |
Rank | General of Cavalry |
Battles/wars | War of the Bavarian Succession
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Awards | 1789, Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa 1810, Commander's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa |
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