Anton Schübirz von Chobinin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Anton Schübirz von Chobinin

Austrian general

Date of Birth: 21-Dec-1748

Place of Birth: Olomouc, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 11-Jun-1801

Profession: military officer

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Anton Schübirz von Chobinin

  • Anton Schübirz or Anton Schubirz von Chobinin (21 December 1748 – 11 June 1801) fought for Habsburg Austria against Ottoman Turkey and the French First Republic.
  • He participated in several noteworthy actions during the French Revolutionary Wars.
  • As a newly promoted general officer in Italy, he led a brigade in an all-night action against the French at Codogno, part of the Battle of Fombio in May 1796.
  • In the sparring before the Battle of Castiglione, he showed initiative in bringing his troops to the assistance of a fellow general.
  • He also fought at Fontaniva, Caldiero, and Arcole in the autumn of 1796.
  • This was the theater of war where a young French general named Napoleon Bonaparte earned his fame.
  • Schübirz retired from the army in 1798 and died three years later.

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