Johann von Sporck
German nobleman and field marshal (1595–1679) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Johann von Sporck (1595 – 6 August 1679) was a German nobleman and Generalfeldmarschall. Sporck was born in 1595 and he began his military career at the start of the Thirty Years' War as a private. His personal bravery and mastery of cavalry tactics led to his steady advancement through the ranks as well as his ennoblement. He later fought in the Second Northern War, the Austro-Turkish War (1663–64) and the Franco-Dutch War. He retired in 1676, having received the rank of Generalfeldmarschall and accumulating great riches. He died three years later. His son Franz Anton von Sporck became a publisher and a patron of arts.
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Johann von Sporck | |
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Born | 1595 Sporckhof, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | 6 August 1679 Heřmanův Městec, Holy Roman Empire (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
Allegiance | Electorate of Bavaria Holy Roman Empire |
Years of service | 1620 – 1676 |
Rank | Generalfeldmarschall |
Battles/wars | Thirty Years' War |
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