Brno - tomb of Ludvík Raduit de Souches

It is located in the back part of the temple of St. Jakub. Ludvík Raduit count de Souches (1608-1683), general and field marshal of the imperial army, was appointed commander of the city's defense in March 1645. He became famous because his garrison kept the city from the attacks of the superior forces of the Swedish troops after a 112-day siege. The siege began on 3 May 1645 and culminated in a final day-long attack on 15 August, after which the Swedish army…