A tall Austrian officer who served as Sternberg's second at the dawn duel on 10 August 1814.
Description
A tall Austrian officer who served as Sternberg’s second at the dawn duel on 10 August 1814.
Background
Austrian Army officer. Social connection to Sternberg through the Austrian cavalry officer corps.
Session 11 — The Duel (Dawn, 10 August 1814)
Captain von Straussen negotiated the terms of the duel with Varrio (acting as Thomas’s second). When the pistol exchange failed (Thomas missed, Sternberg’s pistol misfired due to a wet pan), von Straussen was involved in the dispute over whether honour had been satisfied. Varrio persuaded both seconds to switch the duel to sabers due to the damp conditions. Von Straussen oversaw the transition and the saber exchange that followed.
Appearances
Connections
People
Knows
- Varrio Harrowmont Player character neutralNegotiated duel terms with Varrio as Thomas's second
Serves
- Maximilian von Sternberg NPC neutralServed as Sternberg's second at the Linienwallgasse duel
Events
Participated in
- Sternberg Duel Linienwallgasse EventSternberg's second