Artur Petru Traian Georgescu was born on January 30th, 1810, in the city of Sibiu, part of the realm of Emperor Francis I. Son to a Major in the Imperial Army, it was clear from the moment that Artur was born that he would one day occupy a position as officer in that same army. Following an education at the Theresian Military Academy in Vienna, Georgescu was assigned to a post as Lieutenant overseeing a railway station. Unhappy with his position, he applied for a transfer. His request was denied.