Wenzel Joseph von Colloredo

Wenzel Joseph von Colloredo
Wenzel Joseph von Colloredo
Born	15 October 1738 (1738-10-15) Vienna
Died	4 September 1822 (1822-09-05) (aged 83) Vienna
Allegiance	Habsburg Austria Austrian Empire
Service/branch	Infantry
Years of service	c.1756–1822
Rank	Field Marshal
Battles/wars	Seven Years' War Battle of Prague Battle of Maxen Battle of Torgau Austro-Turkish War (1788–1791) War of the First Coalition Battle of Neerwinden Battle of Raismes Battle of Famars Battle of Caesar's Camp Siege of Maubeuge
Awards	Military Order of Maria Theresa Golden Civil Honor Cross
Relations	Hieronymus von Colloredo Joseph Maria von Colloredo Rudolf Joseph von Colloredo
Other work	Inhaber Infantry Regiment Nr. 56 Teutonic Order

Wenzel Joseph von Colloredo-Mels und Wallsee (15 October 1738 – 4 September 1822) served in the army of Habsburg Austria from the middle to the end of the 18th century. For the subsequent two decades, he continued to serve the Austrian military in non-combat roles. During the Seven Years' War, he fought at Prague, Maxen, Torgau, and other actions. He held field commands in the Austro-Turkish War. During the War of the First Coalition he led troops at Neerwinden, Raismes, Famars, Caesar's Camp, and Maubeuge. In 1784, he became Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian infantry regiment and held the position until his death. He was promoted Field Marshal in 1808.