Karl Mercandin | |
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Died | 13 April 1799 Verona, Italy |
Allegiance | Habsburg monarchy |
Service/ | Cavalry, Infantry |
Rank | Feldmarschall-Leutnant |
Battles/wars |
Ignaz Karl Mercandin (d. 13 April 1799) became an Austrian general during the French Revolutionary Wars. He was promoted Generalmajor in 1792 and commanded a cavalry brigade at Mainz in 1795. Promoted to Feldmarschall-Leutnant, he served in the Rhine campaign of 1796 as a division commander. In 1799, he led a division at Verona and Magnano. Mortally wounded in the latter battle, he died a week later.