Johann Mészáros von Szoboszló
Johann Mészáros von Szoboszló | |
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Johann Mészáros von Szoboszló | |
| Born | 1737 Kunhegyes, Hungary |
| Died | 17 November 1801 (aged 64) Csomaköz, Hungary |
| Allegiance | Habsburg monarchy |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Rank | Feldmarschall-Leutnant |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa, KC (1793) Military Order of Maria Theresa, CC (1796) |
Johann Mészáros von Szoboszló (1737 – 17 November 1801) joined the Habsburg army in 1756 and fought the Prussians, Ottoman Turks, and French during a long military career. During the French Revolutionary Wars, he fought in several campaigns. He commanded a division in the Italian campaign of 1796–1797 against the army of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian Uhlan regiment from 1792 to 1797 and a Hussar regiment from 1797 to 1801.