Theodor von Reding

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Theodor von Reding (July 5, 1755 – April 23, 1809) was a Swiss general of the Napoleonic Wars most notable for his career in the service of Spain.

He was born in Schwyz, the son of the aristocrat Josef Rudolf Reding von Biberegg (1726-1799). His brother was a Alois von Reding (1865-1818).

In July 1808, Theodor von Redding fought under General Castaños at the great Battle of Bailén. Reding was wounded in action on February 25, 1809, during the Battle of Valls. He died in Tarragona April 23, after eleven days of suffering from fever as a consequence of his wounds received earlier in the Battle of Valls.