September 11, 2026

In 1718, Kragujevac in Serbia became part of the Habsburg Kingdom of Serbia after this Austrian military leader led its conquest and signed the Treaty of Passarowitz. His 1699 burning of Sarajevo also pushed the Ottoman provincial capital of Bosnia to move to Travnik. Which early modern commander is being described?

A John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
B Napoleon Bonaparte
C John of Austria
D Prince Eugene of Savoy

Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736) rose from a snubbed French courtier to become one of Europe's most successful generals in Habsburg service. His victories against the Ottomans at Zenta (1697), Peterwardein (1716) and Belgrade (1717) reshaped the map of the Balkans.

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