About
He served as the fleet commander of the Austro-Hungarian Navy in World War I and the Navy's Grand Admiral.
Before fame
He began his career in the Austrian Navy in 1869.
Trivia
He was one of the first active duty naval officers in Austria-Hungary to become promoted to Grand Admiral.
Family life
He was born in Tolmein to a Slovenian-speaking family.
Associated with
He and Carlos Condell were both celebrated naval officers.
