Franz von Werneck
| Franz Freiherr von Werneck | |
|---|---|
| Born |
13 October 1748 Stuttgart, Duchy of Württemberg, modern-day Germany |
| Died |
17 January 1806 (aged 57) Hradec Králové, modern-day Czech Republic |
| Allegiance |
 Austrian Empire
|
| Service/branch | Infantry |
| Rank | Feldmarschallleutnant |
| Battles/wars |
Austro-Turkish War (1787-1791) French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa, KC 1790, CC 1796 |
Franz Freiherr von Werneck, born 13 October 1748 – died 17 January 1806, enlisted in the army of Habsburg Austria and fought in the Austro-Turkish War, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars. He enjoyed a distinguished career until 1797, when he lost a battle and was dismissed as punishment. He was only reinstated in 1805. In that year he surrendered his command and was later brought up on charges. He died while awaiting a court-martial.
Born in the Württemberg royal residence on 13 October 1748, Werneck entered the service of Habsburg Austria in 1764 as an Oberleutnant in the Weid-Runkel Infantry Regiment Nr. 28. Shortly afterward, he transferred to the Stain Infantry Regiment Nr. 50 as a Hauptmann (captain). After 20 years of service in the regiment he became its Oberst (colonel) in 1784. During the war with Ottoman Turkey, he led his troops in the first of several actions at Slatina-Timiş on 13 September 1788, where he captured a hill. The following year he fought at Mehadia. Werneck made his reputation on 30 September 1789 while leading the 1st Assault Column at the Siege of Belgrade. On this occasion his command included a battalion of the Stain Regiment, a battalion of grenadiers, and a company of volunteers. On 9 October after the siege was successfully concluded, Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor appointed him General-major. On 19 December 1790, he was decorated with the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa.
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