Paul Vay de Vaya
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Paul Freiherr Vay de Vaya (also spelled Dévay) was born 4 August 1735 in Gyöngyös Hungary and died 24 December 1800. He served in the Habsburg military, as a Major General, from 11 June 1794 – 19 April 1794, and was promoted to Feldmarschall-leutnant in February 1799. He retired in 1799, and died a year later. He fought in the Rhine Campaign of 1796, and participated at the Battle of Schliengen and the Siege of Hüningen.
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Paul Freiherr Vay de Vaya | |
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Born | (1735-08-04)4 August 1735 Gyöngyös Hungary |
Died | 24 December 1800 |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Hussars |
Rank | Feldmarschall-leutnant |
Battles/wars | Seven Years' War and French Revolutionary Wars |
Awards | Knights Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa 1794 |
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