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Wilhelm Tegetthoff Biography and Timeline

Follow Wilhelm Tegetthoff through 3 dated historical records for Austria.

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Wilhelm Tegetthoff, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1866–1866Years on this page

1866

20 July 1866

Battle of Lissa

Commander of Austrian Fleet · Lissa · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Tegetthoff defeats the larger Italian fleet at Lissa using aggressive close-range tactics.

Role range: 1866-1866

20 July 1866

Approach to Lissa

Admiral · Commander of Austrian Fleet · Adriatic Sea · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Tegetthoff forms his fleet into attacking wedges and closes rapidly with the Italians.

Role range: 1866-1866

20 July 1866

Battle of Lissa

Admiral · Commander of Austrian Fleet · Lissa · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Tegetthoff wins a major naval victory despite Italian superiority in ironclads and guns.

Role range: 1866-1866

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