He was born into a Serbian military family ennobled in 1773 with the predicate "von Rados." In 1783 he enrolled in an Austrian military cadet school from where he naturally progressed in rank. He was promoted to Captain in 1796, then major sometime in the early 1800s; Lieutenant colonel in 1807; Colonel sometime between 1807 and 1813 when he became Major General. In the battles of Aspern-Essling and Wagram he showed exceptional bravery and was consequently awarded the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa. He continued to distinguish himself in battles, namely the Battle of Leipzig, and following the Treaty of Paris he was awarded both the Knight's Cross of the Order of Leopold in 1816. In 1823 his social status was further elevated to Freiherr, the equivalent of baron. From 26 June 1825 to 4 June 1835 he was sent to many places. Though the last years of his life he was in command of all the forces in Slavonia and Srem. He was given charge of the famed Slavonian Infantry Regiment No. 53 from 1825 to 1835. His final posting was Vice President of the Aulic War Council