Peter Vitus von Quosdanovich

Peter Vitus von Quosdanovich
Peter Vitus von Quosdanovich
Born12 June 1738
Žumberak, Croatia, Habsburg monarchy
Died13 August 1802 (1802-08-14) (aged 64)
Vienna, Austria
AllegianceHabsburg monarchy Habsburg monarchy
Years of service1752–1797
RankFeldmarschall-Leutnant
Battles / wars
AwardsMilitary 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.