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Samuel HazaiBaron (12.12.1912), Austro-Hungarian Colonel General (1.11.1917).
Date of Birth: 26.12.1851
Country:  Austria |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Military Career
- Director of Senior Officer Courses
- Minister of National Defense and Commander-in-Chief
- World War I
- Chief of Replacement Service
- Legacy
Early Life and Education
Samu Hazai von Hazai was born on December 26, 1851, in Samac, near Rimavská Sobota, Hungary. Coming from a Jewish family, he converted to Christianity.
Hazai received his military education at the Ludovika Military Academy (1874) and the Academy of the General Staff (1881).
Military Career
Commissioned Officer and InstructorUpon graduation, Hazai was commissioned as a lieutenant in the 51st Honvéd Infantry Battalion in 1886. He later served as an instructor at the Ludovika Academy and the Royal Hungarian Honvéd Ministry.
Director of Senior Officer Courses
In 1900, Hazai became an instructor and in 1902 was promoted to Director of Senior Officer Courses for the Honvéd. He played a crucial role in training the command staff of the Hungarian territorial forces.
Minister of National Defense and Commander-in-Chief
In January 1910, Hazai was appointed Royal Minister of National Defense of Hungary and Commander-in-Chief of the Honvéd, a position supported by Hungarian Prime Minister István Tisza.
World War I
During World War I, Hazai oversaw the formation of new units, provided reinforcements, and organized supplies and training for reserve officers. However, his authority was limited due to the existence of a unified War Ministry in Austria-Hungary.
Chief of Replacement Service
In February 1917, Hazai was replaced as Minister of Defense and appointed Chief of the Replacement Service for the Austro-Hungarian armed forces. He retired from active service in November 1918 after the collapse of Austria-Hungary.
Legacy
Samu Hazai von Hazai rose to become the highest-ranking Jewish general in the Austro-Hungarian army, a testament to his military prowess and dedication.
