August von Vécsey
Austro-Hungarian general
Died when: 81 years 146 days (976 months)Star Sign: Virgo
August, Graf von Vécsey or August Vécsey de Hernádvécse et Hajnácskeo (Hungarian: hernádvécsei és hajnácskeoi gróf Vécsey Ágoston; 22 August 1775 – 15 January 1857) was an Imperial Austrian general of Hungarian descent who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
He won a notable award in 1806 and became a general officer in 1809.That year, he commanded a brigade at Wagram during the War of the Fifth Coalition.
His brigade was defeated by superior numbers at Feistritz in September 1813.He led his troops during the subsequent Italian campaign in 1813 and 1814.
He was promoted to higher rank in 1820 and 1840.
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