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Jan 21, 1819 Transylvania, Romania Died on 07 May 1885 (aged 66)
Austrian noble
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About Anton Von Petz
- Anton Freiherr von Petz (born 21 January 1819 in Venitze, Transylvania – 7 May 1885 in Trieste) was an Austrian Navy officer.
- He served in the Imperial and Royal Navy, attaining the rank of Viceadmiral.
- He was created Knight of the Military Order of Maria Theresa.He had a notable role during the Battle of Lissa in 1866, commanding the 2nd Division, which consisted of unarmored ships.
- He flew his flag aboard Kaiser, and during the battle his ship rammed the Italian ironclad Re di Portogallo.
- Later, in 1869, he undertook an expedition to the Far East and South America.
