Anton von Petz
Anton Freiherr von Petz was an Austrian Navy officer. He served in the Imperial and Royal Navy, attaining the rank of Viceadmiral. He was created Knight of the Military Order of Maria Theresa.
He had a notable role during the Battle of Lissa in 1866, commanding the 2nd Division, which consisted of unarmored ships. He flew his flag aboard, and during the battle his ship rammed the. Later, in 1869, he undertook an expedition to the Far East and South America.
