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Adam NeippergCount, Austrian Field Marshal Lieutenant.
Date of Birth: 08.04.1775
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Early Life and Military Service
- Education and Military Training
- Warfare in the Netherlands
- Courage and Valor in Battle
- Service in the Napoleonic Wars
- General-Quartermaster-Stab
- Promotion and Further Military Campaigns
- Diplomatic Mission and Political Affairs
- Military Command and the Anti-French Coalition
- Negotiator and Campaign in France
- Personal Life and Marriage to Maria Luisa
- Command in Italy and Governor of Naples
- Marriage to Maria Luisa and Son
Early Life and Military Service
Count Adam Albert von Neipperg, Lieutenant Field MarshalBirth and Ancestry
Born in the noble Neipperg family of Württemberg, Count Adam Albert von Neipperg inherited a long history of military service.
Education and Military Training
Neipperg received his education in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart before joining the Hussar Regiment of Count Hadik in 1790.
Warfare in the Netherlands
From 1791 to 1794, Neipperg fought against the French in the Netherlands, rising through the ranks and earning the distinction of Ober-Lieutenant.
Courage and Valor in Battle
Battles and InjuriesNeipperg participated in numerous battles, including those at Jemappes, Valmy, and Sambre. He sustained severe injuries in 1794, losing a finger and his right eye.
Service in the Napoleonic Wars
Campaign in ItalyIn 1799, Neipperg fought in the Italian campaign, showcasing his military prowess.
General-Quartermaster-Stab
After the conclusion of the war, Neipperg transferred to the General-Quartermaster-Stab, serving in the divisions of Generals Vukasović and Keim.
Promotion and Further Military Campaigns
In 1804, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and fought in various battles during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1809, he acted as Adjutant General to Archduke Ferdinand's army during the Galician campaign.
Diplomatic Mission and Political Affairs
Ambassador to SwedenIn 1811, Neipperg was appointed ambassador to Sweden, where he played a key role in securing Sweden's alliance against France.
Military Command and the Anti-French Coalition
In 1813, he joined the anti-French coalition as commander of the 2nd Light Division, leading his troops to victory at Leipzig.
Negotiator and Campaign in France
Neipperg achieved a notable victory in Italy in 1814, signing a peace treaty with Joachim Murat. He later participated in the French campaign.
Personal Life and Marriage to Maria Luisa
Proximity to Napoleon's WifeIn 1814, Neipperg was assigned to Maria Luisa, the wife of Napoleon. They forged a close relationship.
Command in Italy and Governor of Naples
In 1815, Neipperg led the Austrian vanguard in Italy against Murat. After victory, he became governor of Naples.
Marriage to Maria Luisa and Son
Following Napoleon's death, Neipperg entered a morganatic marriage with Maria Luisa. Their son, Wilhelm, received the title of Prince von Montenuovo in 1861.
