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Karl Joseph Hadik von Futak

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Karl Joseph Hadik von Futak
Born(1756-10-28)28 October 1756
Lőcse, Kingdom of Hungary
Died24 July 1800(1800-07-24) (aged 43)
Alessandria, Italy
Allegiance Habsburg monarchy
Service / branchCavalry
Years of service1766-1800
RankFeldmarschallleutnant
Battles / warsWar of the Bavarian Succession
Austro-Turkish War (1788–1791)
French Revolutionary Wars
AwardsMilitary Order of Maria Theresa (Commander's Cross)
RelationsSon of András Hadik
The native form of this personal name is futaki gróf Hadik Károly József. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Karl Joseph Graf Hadik von Futak (28 October 1756 in Lőcse – 24 July 1800 in Alessandria) was a Hungarian cavalry soldier and commander serving in the Austrian Imperial Army during the War of the Bavarian Succession, Austro-Turkish War (1787–1791), and French Revolutionary Wars. He was mortally wounded at Marengo, where he commanded the center column.

References

  • Article in Constantin von Wurzbach: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich, Bd. 7, S. 170f., Wien 1861.
  • David Hollins, Marengo 1800: Napoleon’s Day of Fate. Oxford 2000
  • Digby Smith, Charge: Great Cavalry Charges of Napoleonic Wars. London 2003
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