Johann Kollowrat became the Proprietor of an Austrian infantry regiment in 1801 and held that position until his death.
10 Facts About Johann Kollowrat
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Johann Kollowrat was the last governor of the Kingdom of Serbia in 1791, having succeeded Count George Olivier of Wallis and acceded to those territories in accordance to the Treaty of Sistova.
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Johann Kollowrat succeeded in 1791 count George Olivier Wallis as supreme military commander of the Habsburg forces in Serbia.
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In 1792, Johann Kollowrat transferred to the artillery and fought in the War of the First Coalition.
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Johann Kollowrat served as chief of artillery under the Count of Clerfayt during the 1795 campaign.
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Johann Kollowrat's men suffered very heavy losses in captured men and cannons.
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Johann Kollowrat led the 25,400 Austrians of the 4th column at the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805.
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In 1809, Johann Kollowrat led the II Corps during the Battle of Eckmuhl where it was unengaged because it operated north of the Danube.
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Archduke Charles issued orders to retreat and Johann Kollowrat was forced to pull back his command.
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Johann Kollowrat was promoted to Feldmarschall on 12 September 1809.