Johann Philipp Kratz von Scharffenstein

Johann Philipp Kratz von Scharffenstein
Kratz von Scharffenstein's coat of arms
Born	1585
Died	26 July 1635 Vienna, Holy Roman Empire
Allegiance	Catholic League  Holy Roman Empire France Sweden
Years of service	1620 – 1635
Rank	Field marshal
Battles/wars	Thirty Years' War Battle of White Mountain Palatinate campaign Siege of Breda Battle of Dessau Bridge Battle of Bamberg Battle of Rain Battle of Nördlingen

Johann Philipp Kratz von Scharffenstein (1585 – 26 July 1635) was a German nobleman and field marshal, who fought during the course of the Thirty Years' War. He served with distinction in forces of both the Catholic League and Holy Roman Empire. His poor relationship with the Imperial generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein frustrated his plan of becoming the supreme commander of the League's forces. Embittered by this he defected to Sweden, where he attained the rank of field marshal. He was captured at the Battle of Nördlingen in 1634 and executed for treason a year later.