Anton von Zach, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Anton von Zach

Austrian general

Date of Birth: 14-May-1747

Place of Birth: Pest, Pest County, Hungary

Date of Death: 22-Nov-1826

Profession: general officer

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Anton von Zach

  • Anton Freiherr von Zach (IPA: [za:x]) (14 June 1747 – 22 November 1826) was an Austrian General with Hungarian ancestors, who enlisted in the army of Habsburg Austria and fought against the First French Republic.
  • In the French Revolutionary Wars, he gained prominence as a staff officer.
  • Still on active service during the Napoleonic Wars, he fought in the 1805 and 1809 wars.
  • He was not given combat assignments after 1809. Zach held the office of army chief of staff during the 1796, 1799, and 1800 campaigns.
  • In the latter year, he played an important role at the Battle of Marengo, where he was captured.
  • During the Napoleonic Wars he was again chief of staff of the Army of Italy in 1805.
  • In 1809 he commanded a division in the Italian theater.
  • After 1809, the Austrian military employed him as a fortress commandant.
  • He was Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian infantry regiment from 1807 until his death.

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