Paul Davidovich
Baron Paul Davidovich or Pavle Davidović (Serbian Cyrillic: Павле Давидовић) (1737, Buda – 18 February 1814, Komárom) became a general of the Austrian Empire and a Knight of the Military Order of Maria Theresa. He played a major role in the 1796 Italian campaign during the French Revolutionary Wars, leading corps-sized commands in the fighting against the French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte. He led troops during the Napoleonic Wars and was Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian infantry regiment.
Paul Davidovich | |
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| Native name | Павле Давидовић Pavle Davidović |
| Born | 1737 Buda, Habsburg monarchy |
| Died | 18 February 1814 Komárno, Austrian Empire |
| Allegiance | Habsburg Monarchy Austrian Empire |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1757–1814 |
| Rank | General of the Artillery |
| Wars | Seven Years' War War of the Bavarian Succession Austro-Turkish War French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards | Knight of the Military Order of Maria Theresa |
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