Karl Josef von Bachmann
Karl Josef von Bachmann | |
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Anonymous portrait, c. 1780s | |
| Born | 3 December 1734 Näfels, Switzerland |
| Died | 3 September 1792 (aged 57) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
| Service | French Royal Army |
| Years of service | 1749–1792 |
| Rank | Maréchal de camp |
| Unit | Swiss Guards |
| Battles / wars | |
| Relations | Niklaus Franz von Bachmann (brother) |
Maréchal de camp Karl Josef Anton Leodegar von Bachmann (3 December 1734 – 3 September 1792) was a French Royal Army officer who served in the Seven Years' War. He is best known as the commander of the Swiss Guards during the insurrection of 10 August 1792.