Joseph Radetzky von Radetz
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Summary
Joseph Radetzky von Radetz was born on November 2, 1766[1], in Třebnice[2]. He died on January 5, 1858[3], in Milan[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], military officer[6], military leader[7], politician[8], and general field marshal[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,869 views/month, #6,883 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Heldenberg Memorial[11]
- Father: Peter Eusebius Graf Radetzky de Radetz[12]
- Mother: Maria Venantia Bechynie von Lazan[13]
- Spouse: Francesca von Strassoldo Grafenberg[14]
- Child: Theodor Radetzky de Radetz[15], Friederike Gräfin Wenckheim[16]
- Country of citizenship: Austrian Empire[17]
- Position held: viceroy[18]
- Educated at: Theresianum[19]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[21], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[22], Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[23], Order of the Black Eagle[24], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[25], Order of the White Eagle[26], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[27], Order of St. Andrew[28], Order of St. George, 3rd class[29], Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[30], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Joseph[31], Order of the Golden Fleece[32], Military Order of Maria Theresa[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Family: House of Radetzky von Radetz[35]
- Noble title: count[36]
- Commons category: Count Johann Joseph Wenzel Radetzky von Radetz[37]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[38]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[39]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[40], First Italian War of Independence[41], Austro-Turkish War of 1788–1791[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph Radetzky von Radetz include Radetzky March[43], a musical work/composition[44] and Count Radetzky's 5th Hussar Regiment[45], a hussar regiment[46], in Habsburg monarchy[47], founded in 1798[48].
Why It Matters
Joseph Radetzky von Radetz has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Radetzky March[43], a musical work/composition[44] and Count Radetzky's 5th Hussar Regiment[45], a hussar regiment[46], in Habsburg monarchy[47], founded in 1798[48].
FAQs
Where was Joseph Radetzky von Radetz born?
Joseph Radetzky von Radetz was born in Třebnice[2].
Where did Joseph Radetzky von Radetz die?
Joseph Radetzky von Radetz passed away in Milan[4].
Who were Joseph Radetzky von Radetz's parents?
Joseph Radetzky von Radetz's father was Peter Eusebius Graf Radetzky de Radetz[12]. Joseph Radetzky von Radetz's mother was Maria Venantia Bechynie von Lazan[13].
Who was Joseph Radetzky von Radetz married to?
Joseph Radetzky von Radetz's spouses include Francesca von Strassoldo Grafenberg[14].
What did Joseph Radetzky von Radetz do for work?
Joseph Radetzky von Radetz worked as a military personnel[5], military officer[6], military leader[7], politician[8], and general field marshal[9].
Where did Joseph Radetzky von Radetz go to school?
Joseph Radetzky von Radetz was educated at Theresianum[19].
What awards did Joseph Radetzky von Radetz receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[21], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[22], and Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[23].