Peter Vitus von Quosdanovich | |
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Born | 12 June 1738 Žumberak, Croatia, Habsburg monarchy |
Died | 13 August 1802 Vienna, Austria | (aged 64)
Allegiance | Habsburg monarchy |
Years of service | 1752–1797 |
Rank | Feldmarschall-Leutnant |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa, Knight (1779), Commander (1795) |
Peter Vitus Freiherr von Quosdanovich (Croatian: Petar Vid Gvozdanović; 12 June 1738 – 13 August 1802) was a nobleman and general of the Habsburg monarchy of Croatian descent. He achieved the rank of Feldmarschall-Lieutenant and was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa. He played a major role in several battles against the French Army of Italy led by Napoleon during the French Revolutionary Wars.