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Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg
1820Oct, 15

Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg

Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (b. 1771)
Karl Philipp, Fürst zu Schwarzenberg (or Charles Philip, Prince of Schwarzenberg; 18/19 April 1771 – 15 October 1820) was an Austrian field marshal. He fought in the Battle of Wagram (1809) but the Austrians lost decisively against Napoleon. He had to fight for Napoleon in the Battle of Gorodechno (1812) against the Russians and won. He was in command of the allied army that defeated Napoleon decisively in the Battle of Leipzig (1813).

He joined the Battle of Paris (1814) that forced Napoleon to abdicate.

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