Wenzel Joseph von Colloredo | |
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![]() Wenzel Joseph von Colloredo | |
Born | 15 October 1738 Vienna |
Died | 4 September 1822 Vienna | (aged 83)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/ | Infantry |
Years of service | c.1756–1822 |
Rank | Field Marshal |
Battles/wars | |
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.