Leopold Joseph von Daun

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Leopold Joseph von Daun
Portrait of Daun potentially by Martin van Meytens
Born	(1705-09-24)24 September 1705 Vienna, Austria
Died	5 February 1766(1766-02-05) (aged 60) Vienna
Allegiance	Holy Roman Empire
Service / branch	Imperial Army
Years of service	1718–1766
Rank	Generalfeldmarschall
Battles / wars	War of the Quadruple Alliance War of the Polish Succession Russo-Austrian-Turkish War War of the Austrian Succession Battle of Chotusitz Battle of Hohenfriedberg Battle of Soor Battle of Lauffeld Seven Years' War Battle of Kolín Battle of Breslau Battle of Leuthen Battle of Hochkirch Battle of Maxen Battle of Torgau Battle of Burkersdorf
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Count Leopold Joseph von Daun (German: Leopold Joseph Maria, Reichsgraf von und zu Daun; 24 September 1705 – 5 February 1766), later Prince of Thiano, was an Austrian field marshal of the Imperial Army in the War of the Austrian Succession and Seven Years' War. Daun is considered one of the outstanding military leaders from his time.^[1]