Prince Eugene of Savoy was a prominent military leader in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, known for his strategic brilliance in various campaigns. He played a crucial role in the War of the Spanish Succession, leading forces against the French and achieving significant victories, such as the Battle of Bloregnies in 1705 and the Battle of Malplaquet in 1709. His campaigns extended beyond the Spanish conflict, as he also fought in the Great Turkish War. Eugene's leadership was instrumental in the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, particularly at the Battle of Zenta in 1697, which solidified his reputation as one of Europe's greatest military commanders.