Tegetthoff (Hermann von Tegetthoff)

Hermann von Tegetthoff was an Austrian naval officer and admiral born in 1824. He is best known for leading the Austro-Hungarian fleet during the Battle of Lissa in 1866, where he skillfully commanded his ships to defeat a larger Italian fleet. His tactics and leadership established Austria-Hungary as a significant naval power in the region. Tegetthoff's legacy is remembered for his strategic abilities and contributions to naval warfare, and several ships and institutions have been named in his honor.