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, he was of Italian descent and served the Holy Roman Empire. He is best known for his victories against the Ottoman Empire and his role in the War of the Spanish Succession. Eugen's military career was marked by significant battles, including the Battle of Zenta in 1697 and the Battle of Blore Heath in 1704. He was also a key figure in the development of Vienna as a cultural center, commissioning several architectural projects, including the Belvedere Palace.