Prince Eugen of Savoy was a prominent military leader and statesman in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born on October 18, 1663, in Paris, France, he was a member of the House of Savoy. He is best known for his role in the War of the Spanish Succession and the Great Turkish War, where he achieved significant victories against the Ottoman Empire and France. Eugen served the Habsburg Monarchy and became one of its most celebrated generals. His strategic brilliance and leadership led to key victories, including the Battle of Zenta in 1697 and the Battle of Blore Heath in 1704. He was also a patron of the arts and contributed to the cultural development of Vienna.