Description: General Alfred Candidus Ferdinand, Prince of Windisch-Grätz (German: Alfred Candidus Ferdinand Fürst zu Windisch-Grätz; 11 May 1787 – 21 March 1862), a member of the Bohemian noble Windisch-Graetz family, was a Field Marshal in the Austrian army. He started service in the Habsburg imperial army in 1804. As an Austrian army officer he distinguished himself throughout the wars fought by the Habsburg Monarchy in the 19th century. Windisch-Grätz participated in all the wars against Napoleon and fought with distinction at the Battle of Leipzig and in the campaign of 1814. In 1833, he was named Field Marshal (German: Feldmarschall). In the years of peace that followed, Windisch-Grätz held commands in Prague, being appointed head of the army in Bohemia in 1840. Having gained a reputation as a champion of energetic measures against revolution, during the Revolutions of 1848 in Habsburg areas he was called upon to suppress the March 1848 insurrection in Vienna. However, finding himself ill-supported by government ministers he resigned from his post. After returning to Prague, his wife was killed by a stray bullet during the popular uprising. He then showed firmness in quelling an armed outbreak of the Czech separatists (June 1848), declaring martial law throughout Bohemia. Upon the recrudescence of revolt in Vienna he was summoned to head a large army that reduced the city through a formal siege by October 1848. Appointed to the chief command against the Hungarian revolutionaries under Lajos Kossuth, he gained some early successes and reoccupied Buda and Pest (January 1849), but by his slowness in pursuit he allowed the enemy to rally in superior numbers and to prevent an effective concentration of the Austrian forces. In April 1849 he was relieved of his command and thenceforth rarely appeared again in public life. Page that signature is on measures about 4-3/4"x2", it is attached to a larger page measuring 7"x10". Signed item listed in title and pictured in listing. PLEASE NOTE: You will receive the EXACT autograph that is pictured in the scan. Satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Autograph Market does NOT sell pre-prints, photocopies or facsimiles of any kind. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions using the ask seller tab above. All autographed items will come with a Letter of Authenticity. US bidders i do combine shipping. US buyers if you purchase more than one item, please wait for me to send you an invoice with combined shipping. International buyers, i will do my best to combine shipping. If you purchase more than one item, please wait for me to send an invoice. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Price: 199 USD
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
End Time: 2024-12-14T06:17:51.000Z
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