Andreas Karaczay, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Andreas Karaczay

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-0001

Place of Birth: Hrvatska Kostajnica, Sisak-Moslavina County, Croatia

Date of Death: 22-Mar-1808

Profession: military leader

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Andreas Karaczay de Vályeszáka or Andreas Karaiczay de Wallje Szaka or András Karacsaj de Válje-Szaka (30 November 1744 – 22 March 1808) served in the Austrian army beginning in the Seven Years' War.
In 1788–90, he fought in the Austro-Turkish War at Khotyn, Valea Seaca, Foc?ani, and Rymnik.
In 1789 he was promoted to general officer, appointed Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian cavalry regiment, and became a friend to the famous Russian General Alexander Suvorov.
He fought in the French Revolutionary Wars until 1795 when he retired because of "war fatigue".
Suvorov recalled him to action in 1799 when he fought at the Trebbia, Alessandria, and Novi.
He led the Austrians at Second Novi.
After being badly wounded at Stockach in 1800, he retired from his military offices in 1801.