Karl Josef von Bachmann

Karl Josef von Bachmann
Anonymous portrait, c. 1780s
Born3 December 1734
Näfels, Switzerland
Died3 September 1792(1792-09-03) (aged 57)
Paris, France
Allegiance Kingdom of France
BranchArmy
Service years1749–1792
RankMaréchal de camp
UnitSwiss Guards
Conflicts
RelationsNiklaus Franz von Bachmann (brother)

Karl Josef Anton Leodegar von Bachmann (3 December 1734 – 3 September 1792) was a Swiss mercenary in French service, best known as the commander of the Swiss Guards during the Insurrection of 10 August 1792.

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