Historical FigureMale
Gideon Ernst von Laudon
1717 – 1790
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryErnst Gideon von Laudon, since 1759 Freiherr von Laudon, was an Austrian military officer of Baltic German descent and one of the most successful opponents of the Prussian king Frederick the Great.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
February 2, 1717
Ļaudona
Date of death
July 14, 1790
Nový Jičín
Citizenship
Russian Empire
Occupations & fields
military officermilitary leader
Awards & honours
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa
- Field and occupation
- rakouský generál
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