Karl Joseph Hadik von Futak | |
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| Born | 28 October 1756 Lőcse, Kingdom of Hungary |
| Died | 24 July 1800 (aged 43) Alessandria, Italy |
| Allegiance |  Habsburg monarchy |
| Service/ | Cavalry |
| Years of service | 1766-1800 |
| Rank | Feldmarschallleutnant |
| Battles/wars | War of the Bavarian Succession, Austro-Turkish War (1787–1791), French Revolutionary Wars |
| Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa (Commander's Cross) |
| Relations | Son of András Hadik |
Karl Joseph Graf Hadik von Futak (28 October 1756 in Lőcse – 24 July 1800 in Alessandria) was a Hungarian cavalry soldier and commander serving in the Austrian Imperial Army during the War of the Bavarian Succession, Austro-Turkish War (1787–1791), and French Revolutionary Wars. He was mortally wounded at Marengo, where he commanded the center column.
References
- Article in Constantin von Wurzbach: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich, Bd. 7, S. 170f., Wien 1861.
- David Hollins, Marengo 1800: Napoleon’s Day of Fate. Oxford 2000
- Digby Smith, Charge: Great Cavalry Charges of Napoleonic Wars. London 2003
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