Description: (Military officer)
Ernst Gideon von Laudon was an Austrian military officer celebrated for his triumphs in military campaigns against the Prussian king Frederick the Great. Joining the Austrian army in 1732, he ascended in rank and gained fame for his strategic acumen and battlefield leadership. Laudon was a key figure in many battles and sieges during the Seven Years' War, establishing himself as one of Frederick the Great's most formidable adversaries. He was widely admired for his tactical expertise and military successes.