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Karl Philipp, Fürst zu Schwarzenberg (or Charles Philip, Prince of Schwarzenberg; 18/19 April 1771 – 15 October 1820) was an Austrian Generalissimo and former Field Marshal. He first entered military service in 1788 and fought against the Turks.
Karl Philipp, prince zu Schwarzenberg was an Austrian field marshal and diplomat who was one of the most successful Allied commanders in the Napoleonic Wars and who contributed significantly to the French emperor’s defeat in 1813–14.
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The cadet branch, which was established by Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg at Orlík Castle, continues to the present day. The two branches have now been re-united under the father of the current head of the family, Karl VII of Schwarzenberg, who was the 12th Prince of Schwarzenberg.
Prince Karl Philipp zu Schwarzenberg primary name: Schwarzenberg, Karl Philipp other name: (Fürst) Schwarzenberg, Karl Philipp
Karl Philipp, Fürst zu Schwarzenberg (or Charles Philip, Prince of Schwarzenberg; 18/19 April 1771 – 15 October 1820) was an Austrian Generalissimo and former Field Marshal. He first entered military service in 1788 and fought against the Turks.
Karl II Prince of Schwarzenberg (Karl Philipp Borromäus Prince of Schwarzenberg) (Vienna, 21 January 1802 - Vienna, 15 June 1858) was an Imperial Austrian noble and Feldzeugmeister, who fought in the First Italian War of Independence.
A brief biography of the Austrian field-marshal who fought against Napoleon and negotiated his marriage with Marie-Louise. Learn about his military career, his role in the Congress of Vienna, and his retirement.
