Baron von Trenck

Baron von Trenck (1711-1749), full name Franz Freiherr von der Trenck, was an Austrian general, born in Italy, but has Prussian (German) origin. He was general, first in the service of Austria, then of Russia. He was ultimately dismissed from both. He commanded a regiment of pandours in the Austrian Succession War in the interest of Maria Theresa. He tried to capture Frederick the Great. However, he was caught, tried, and condemned to prison, escaped, was captured, and took poison. He had a cousin with a similar fate.

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Baronage, Baroness, Baroness Nairne, Baronet, Baronetage