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Radetzky, Joseph, Graf Radetzky de Radetz |
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Radetzky or Radetzki, Joseph, Graf Radetzky de Radetz (yō`zĕf rädĕt`skē gräf rädĕt`skē də rä`dĕts), 1766–1858, Austrian field marshal. In the war of 1848–49 against Sardinia (see Risorgimento Risorgimento (rēsôr'jēmĕn`tō) [Ital. ..... Click the link for more information. ) he won the brilliant victories of Custozza (1848) and Novara (1849). He was governor of Upper Italy (1849–57). Johann Strauss (the elder) composed the famous Radetzky March in his honor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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