Prince Eugene of Savoy in Timisoara, Romania

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Prince Eugene of Savoy was a legendary military commander who rose to the highest ranks of power in the Imperial Army and the Holy Roman Empire. Born in Paris on October 18, 1663, Eugene spent his early years surrounded by the opulence of King Louis XIV's court. Despite being deemed physically unfit for a career in the church, Eugene defied expectations and pursued a life of military conquest. By the time he turned 19, Eugene had made up his mind to join the army, but was rejected by Louis XIV himself. Undeterred, Eugene migrated to Austria and pledged his loyalty to the Habsburg Monarchy. Over six decades, he served three Holy Roman Emperors: Leopold I, Joseph I, and Charles VI. Eugene's first taste of battle came during the Siege of Vienna in 1683, where he clashed with the Ottoman Turks. He went on to fight in the Nine Years' War alongside his cousin, the Duke of Savoy, but it was his crushing victory at the Battle of Zenta in 1697 that catapulted him to fame across Europe. As Eugene's reputation grew, so did his partnership with the Duke of Marlborough. Together, they secured a string of victories against the French on the battlefields of Blenheim (1704), Oudenarde (1708), and Malplaquet (1709). Eugene's success continued in Italy, where he led the Imperial army to victory at the Battle of Turin in 1706. Eugene's influence extended beyond the battlefield. He skillfully navigated the complex web of alliances and rivalries between European powers, securing crucial support for the Emperor from his Bourbon adversaries. However, as Eugene's physical health began to decline, he struggled to replicate his earlier successes on the battlefield. Despite this, Eugene's legacy remains unimpeachable. He saved the Habsburg Empire from French conquest, halted the Ottoman advance into central Europe, and patronized the arts in Vienna, leaving behind a lasting cultural heritage. Prince Eugene of Savoy passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 1736, at the age of 72. This portrait of Prince Eugene of Savoy is part of "Scan The World," a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures and artworks from around the globe. Scan The World is a community-driven initiative that aims to make cultural treasures accessible to everyone for free. If you have interesting items you'd like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help. Scanned using photogrammetry technology, this 3D model was processed using Agisoft PhotoScan software.