Full Name: Archduke Charles Louis John Joseph Laurentius of Austria, Duke of Teschen
Profession: Field Marshal
Biography: Archduke Charles, Duke of Teschen, was an Austrian field marshal. He was the son of Emperor Leopold II and Maria Luisa of Spain, as well as the younger brother of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor.
While Charles was epileptic, he found success in the Austrian army as a commander and reformer. He is regarded as one of the most significant generals of the French Revolutionary Wars, in which he was a fierce opponent of Napoléon Bonaparte.
Charles is renowned for his success against Napoleon at the Battle of Aspern-Essling, which was Napoleon's first substantial setback. He subsequently suffered a significant defeat, however, at the Battle of Wagram which put an end to his participation in the Napoleonic Wars.
Born: September 5, 1771
Birthplace: Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Star Sign: Virgo
Historical Events
- 1809-04-22 Battle of Eckmühl: Napoleon's French and Bavarian force defeats the Austrians under the Archduke Charles at Eggmühl, Bavaria. Gives Napoleon the strategic initiative for the rest of the War of the Fifth Coalition.
- 1809-05-21 Battle of Aspern-Essling: Austrian Archduke Charles beats Napoleon and his army. Napoleon's first defeat in 10 years.
- 1809-07-06 Battle of Wagram: After a two day battle, Napoleon's French and allied army decisively defeats the Austrian army under Archduke Charles, leads to the breakup of the Austrian and British-led Fifth Coalition against France
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