Michael von Kienmayer

Michael von Kienmayer
Michael von Kienmayer
Born	17 January 1756 (1756-01-17) Vienna, modern-day Austria
Died	18 October 1828 (1828-10-19) (aged 72) Vienna
Allegiance	Habsburg Monarchy
Rank	General of Cavalry
Battles / wars	War of the Bavarian Succession Austro-Turkish War (1788–1791) Battle of Focșani Battle of Rymnik French Revolutionary Wars Flanders Campaign Battle of Amberg Battle of Würzburg Battle of Ostrach First Battle of Stockach Battle of Biberach Battle of Hohenlinden Napoleonic Wars Ulm Campaign Battle of Austerlitz Battle of Landshut Battle of Ebersberg Battle of Aspern-Essling Battle of Gefrees
Awards	1789, Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa 1810, Commander's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa

Michael von Kienmayer (17 January 1756 – 28 October 1828) was an Austrian general. Kienmayer joined the army of the Habsburg monarchy and fought against the Kingdom of Prussia and Ottoman Turkey. During the French Revolutionary Wars, he continued to make his reputation in the cavalry and became a general officer. In the War of the Second Coalition and the Napoleonic Wars he commanded both divisions and corps. He was appointed Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian cavalry regiment in 1802 and held this honor until his death. Later he was the governor of Galicia, Transylvania, and Moravia.