Johann Leopold Bärnklau

Johann Leopold Bärnklau
Johann Leopold Bärnklau
	Johann Leopold Bärnklau zu Schönreith
Born	1700; Kluczbork, modern Poland
Died	10 August 1746 (aged 45–46); Rottofreno, modern Italy
Allegiance	Habsburg Monarchy
Branch	Infantry
Rank	Feldmarschall-Leutnant
Conflicts	Austro-Turkish War (1737–1739) Action at Mehadia (1738); Storm of Ujpalanka (1738); Action at Slenza (1739); ; War of the Austrian Succession Battle of Schärding (1742); Capture of Munich (1743); Battle of Piacenza (1746); Battle of Rottofreddo (1746); ;
Other work	Inhaber Infantry Regiment Nr. 49

Johann Leopold Bärnklau zu Schönreith or Bernklau (1700 – 10 August 1746) became an Austrian general during the Austro-Turkish War (1737–1739) and commander during the War of the Austrian Succession. In the latter war, he fought in Bavaria in 1742–1744, on the Rhine in 1744-1745, and in Italy in 1746. He was killed at the Battle of Rottofreddo. In 1743, he became inhaber (proprietor) of Infantry Regiment Nr. 49 and held the position until his death.