Franz von John

Franz Freiherrr von John
Born(1815-11-20)20 November 1815
Bruck an der Leitha
Died25 May 1876(1876-05-25) (aged 60)
Vienna
AllegianceAustrian Empire
Years of service1835–1876
RankFeldzeugmeister
CommandsChief of the General Staff
Minister of War
Battles / warsFirst Italian Independence War

Second Italian War of Independence Third Italian War of Independence

AwardsMilitary Order of Maria Theresa

Franz Freiherr von John (20 November 1815 – 25 May 1876) was an Austrian Feldzeugmeister, Chief of the General Staff, and Minister of War.