!!!Bourguignon, Anton, Freiherr von Baumberg

b. Hermanmestec (Czech Republic), June 8, 1808, 
d. Pula (Croatia), May 28, 1879, admiral (1875 as first officer of the 
Austro-Hungarian Navy). 1864-1879 port and fortress commander of Pula. 
Developed the basics of new combat tactics for screw ships and is 
indirectly responsible for the naval victory at Vis, Croatia ( Lissa), 
July 20, 1866.



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