Johann Philipp d'Arco
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Johann Philipp d'Arco | |
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Born | Arco, Trentino, modern-day Italy | 11 May 1652
Died | 18 February 1704 Bregenz, modern-day Austria | (aged 51)
Allegiance | Habsburg monarchy |
Years of service | 1673–1703 |
Rank | General officer |
Battles/wars | War of the Spanish Succession |
Johann Philipp d'Arco, Count of Arco (11 May 1652 – 18 February 1704) was a soldier who served the Habsburg monarchy for 30 years. Because he surrendered the fortress of Breisach after only 13 days, he was sentenced to death and executed. A different general named Arco, Jean Baptist, Comte d'Arco was employed by the Electorate of Bavaria, Austria's enemy in the War of the Spanish Succession.
Career
D'Arco was born in
The city was well defended and d'Arco disposed of sufficient soldiers to hold the city for a considerable time; but he capitulated on 6 September 1703 after only 13 days of siege. The "key" to southern Germany fell into enemy hands together with many supplies, guns and ammunition.
D'Arco was charged with treason and beheaded on 18 February 1704, at
References
- Alessandro Cont, Biblioteca comunale di Trento. Collezione Segala (Archivio della famiglia dei conti d'Arco). Schedatura del fondo (1388–1886), Trento, Provincia autonoma di Trento. Soprintendenza per i Beni librari archivistici e archeologici, 2010.