Andreas Karaczay | |
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Born | 30 November 1744 Hrvatska Kostajnica, Croatia |
Died | 22 March 1808 Wiener Neustadt, Austria | (aged 63)
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Service/ | Cavalry |
Years of service | 1758–1801 |
Rank | Feldmarschall-Leutnant |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Order of Maria Theresa, CC 1790 Order of Saint Anna, 1790 |
Andreas Karaczay de Vályeszáka[1] or Andreas Karaiczay de Wallje Szaka[2] or András Karacsaj de Válje-Szaka[3] (Croatian: Andrija Karadžić; Serbian: Андрија Караџић; 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 Seacă, Focșani, 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.