Hieronymus Karl Graf von Colloredo-Mansfeld (30 March 1775 – 23 July 1822) was an Austrian

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commander during the

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Early life

''Hieronymus Josef Johann Franz Quirinus'' was born as the younger son of Prince Franz Gundackar I von

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(1731-1807) and his wife, Countess Anna Maria Isabella von Mansfeld-Vorderort (1750-1794).

Career

During his military career, he played an important part in the

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, which contributed decisively to the coalition victory at the

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Marriage and issue

He was married to Countess Wilhelmina Johanna von Waldstein-Wartenberg (1775-1840), daughter of Count Georg Christian von Waldstein-Wartenberg (1743-1791) and his wife, Countess Elisabeth Maria von

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91747-1791). They had one son and a daughter: *

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(1802-1852); married Countess Christine von Clam-Gallas and had issue. *

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(1804-1871); married Prince Rudolf Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau and had issue.

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1775 births 1822 deaths Counts of Austria Hieronymus Karl Generals of the Holy Roman Empire Austrian Empire commanders of the Napoleonic Wars Commanders Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa {{Austria-mil-bio-stub

Early life

Career

Marriage and issue

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