Friedrich Karl von Tettenborn

Freiherr

Friedrich Karl von Tettenborn
Born19 February 1778
County of Sponheim, Holy Roman Empire
Died9 December 1845
Vienna, Austrian Empire, German Confederation
AllegianceAustria, Russia, Baden
Service / branchLight cavalry
Years of service1794-1815
RankLieutenant-colonel
Battles / wars
Other workEnvoy for Baden

Friedrich Karl Freiherr[1] von Tettenborn (19 February 1778, in County of Sponheim – 9 December 1845, in Vienna) was a famous cavalry commander in the Austrian and Russian armies during the Napoleonic Wars.

  1. ^ Regarding personal names: Freiherr is a former title (translated as 'Baron'). In Germany since 1919, it forms part of family names. The feminine forms are Freifrau and Freiin.