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Radetzky Jozef
(1766—1858)

Austrian field marshal. In 1809-1813 chief of a staff of the Austrian army, in 1813-1814 chief of a staff of the commander-in-chief allied armies. In the war of 1848–1849 against Sardinia he won the brilliant victories of Custozza (1848) and Novara (1849). He was governor of Upper Italy (1849–1857). Johann Strauss (the elder) composed the famous Radetzky March in his honor.

Austria, 1935, Jozef Radetzky