Born 1804, in Nagyvárad. He pursued a military career, but in 1847 asked for retirement. He returned into the service in 1848 in the national guards. Fought in the Southern campaigns and served under Damjanich, as brigadier. He took part in the Westward thrust from Szolnok and on April 10, 1849 was promoted to General. He led the 1st division in the capture of Buda, but defeated at Új Arad,where he capitulated on August 13 1849.