Ludwig von Benedek
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Ludwig August Ritter von Benedek, also known as Lajos Benedek, with the Hungarian form of Ludwig, was an Austro-Hungarian general, best known for commanding the imperial army in 1866 in their defeat a
Lithograph by Eduard Kaiser, 1857
Ludwig Ritter von Benedek, 1860
Bust of Benedek in the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum Wien
Kraków Uprising
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The Kraków Uprising of 1846 was an attempt, led by Polish insurgents such as Jan Tyssowski and Edward Dembowski, to incite a fight for national independence. The uprising was centered on the city of K
Ludwig von Benedek
…Kingdom of Hungary Died 27 April 1881 (aged 76) Graz, Austria-Hungary Allegiance Austrian Empire Service years 1822–1866 Rank Feldzeugmeister Conflicts Kraków Uprising Hungarian Revolution of 1848 First Italian War of Independence Second Italian War of Independence Austro-Prussian War Awards Military Order of Maria…
Edward Dembowski leading a rebel attack and brandishing a crucifix, moments before his death. Anonymous artist.
Attack of the Krakusi on Russians in Proszowice during the 1846 uprising. Juliusz Kossak painting.