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Prince Eugene of Savoy

1663–1736 · 18th century · Also known as Eugene of Savoy

Prince Eugene of Savoy was a Paris-born general in Habsburg service and one of the greatest commanders of his age. He defeated the Ottomans at Zenta in 1697, shared victory with Marlborough at Blenheim in 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession, and in the war of 1716 to 1718 won at Petrovaradin, took Temeswar and captured Belgrade. His campaigns secured Hungary and the Banat for the Habsburg monarchy.

Prince Eugene of Savoy
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Banat of Temeswar

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