Archduke Charles Louis John Joseph Lawrence of Austria, Duke of Teschen was an Austrian field marshal, the third son of Emperor Leopold II and Maria Luisa of Spain. He was also the younger brother of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor. He was epileptic, but achieved respect both as a commander and as a reformer of the Austrian Army. He was considered one of Napoleon's most formidable opponents and one of the greatest generals of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Charles wrote several military works as well.
Archduke Charles, Duke of Teschen (died 1847)
On September 5, in the year 1771, Archduke Charles, Duke of Teschen (died 1847). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 5, one of 493 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on September 5, 1771 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 22 July 2026.
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