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Execution of Thirteen Generals

When
1849-10-06
Where
Arad
Part of
Event of 1849: Hungarian Revolution of 1848: The 13 Martyrs of Arad are executed

Thirteen Hungarian generals were executed by hanging in Arad on October 6, 1849, following the surrender of the Hungarian army.

The thirteen Hungarian rebel generals were executed by hanging at Arad on October 6, 1849. Arisztid Dessewffy and two others were spared because of their friendship to the Prince Franz de Paula of Liechtenstein.

Sources

  1. The 13 Martyrs of Arad Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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