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Ludwig Benedek Biography and Timeline

Follow Ludwig Benedek through 5 dated historical records for Austria.

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Ludwig Benedek, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1859–1866Years on this page

1859

24 June 1859

Battle of Solferino

General · Solferino · Warfare / Piedmont War

Saves the Austrian Army from a total rout by a rear guard action

Role range: 1859-1859

1866

17 June 1866

Northern Army Concentration

Commander of Austrian Northern Army · Olmutz · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Benedek concentrates the Austrian Northern Army around Olmutz before moving toward Bohemia.

Role range: 1866-1866

3 July 1866

Battle of Koniggratz

Commander of Austrian Northern Army · Koniggratz · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Benedek deploys the Northern Army near Koniggratz but cannot prevent Prussian envelopment.

Role range: 1866-1866

3 July 1866

Battle of Königgrätz

Commander of Austrian Northern Army · Königgrätz · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Commands the Austrian Northern Army but suffers decisive defeat at Königgrätz.

Role range: 1866-1866

12 July 1866

Command Relieved

Commander of Austrian Northern Army · Vienna · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Benedek is relieved of northern command after the defeat at Königgrätz.

Role range: 1866-1866

Records, sources and methodology

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