Semyon Zorich

Summary

Count Semyon Zorich (1743–1799) was an Imperial Russian lieutenant-general and count of the Holy Roman Empire, born in Serbia, who served Imperial Russia against the Prussians and Turks.[1][2] A member of the Russian court, he was presented to Empress Catherine the Great by Grigory Potemkin and, after having been tested by Praskovja Bruce and doctor Rogerson, became the Empress' lover. He was most influential in the commercial development of Shklov and Mogilev.

Count

Semyon Zorich
Native name
Simeon Zorić
BornSeptember 1, 1743
Čurug, Military Frontier, Austrian Empire (now Serbia)
DiedNovember 6, 1799 (aged 56)
AllegianceRussian Empire Russian Empire
Years of service1754–99
RankLieutenant General
Unit12th Akhtyr Hussar Regiment
Battles/warsSeven Years' War
Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774)
AwardsOrder of the White Eagle
Order of the Sword
Order of St. George

References edit

  1. ^ "General of the Russian Imperial Army Simeon Zoric". Serbum. 23 November 2013. Archived from the original on 20 April 2014.
  2. ^ "General Simeon Zorić". ravnica.info. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013.

Further reading edit

  • Marie Tetzlaff (In Swedish) : Katarina den Stora (Catherine the Great) (1997)